Heat pipe intercooler for a turbomachine
US8157512B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2260/211
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A turbomachine includes a compressor having an intake portion and an outlet portion. The compressor compresses air received at the intake portion to form a compressed airflow that is passed from the outlet portion. The turbomachine also includes an intercooler operatively connected downstream from the compressor. The intercooler includes a plurality of heat pipes that are configured to extract heat from the compressed airflow.
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