Corrugated core cowl for a gas turbine engine
US8291689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2250/61
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example core nacelle for a gas turbine engine includes a core cowl positioned adjacent to an inner duct boundary of a fan bypass passage having an associated cross-sectional area. The core cowl includes at least one groove that is selectively exposed to change the cross-sectional area.
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