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Air/oil separation system and method

US7566356B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References

7Claims

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Assignee

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP. · CA

Inventors

Eric Latulipe · Vars, CA
Richard Santerre · Brossard, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 19, 2006
Grant date	Jul 28, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 26, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T50/60
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A centrifugal air/oil separation system communicates with bearing cavities of the engine and substantially isolates separated oil from contacting the gearbox.

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