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Method and device for cooling an electric machine

US8288901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2011
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K9/12
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a slowly-running electric machine, such as a bulb turbine generator, air circulation for cooling is supplied by externally driven fans. A cooling device is mounted on the pressure or the suction side of the fan and the rotor and the stator are mounted on the suction side of the fan.

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