Gas turbine engine duct having a coupled fluid volume
US8627667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid tank structure is disclosed that is integrated within a bypass duct of a turbofan gas turbine engine. The fluid tank structure includes a hollow interior that is closed off when the fluid tank structure is coupled with an inner wall of the bypass duct. The inner wall forms one wall of a fluid tank volume enclosed by the fluid tank structure.
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