Systems and methods for altering inlet airflow of gas turbine engines
US9169779B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02K3/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for altering airflow to gas turbine engines are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes a gas turbine engine inlet having a slat, the slat being movable between a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position, the slat increases an effective diameter of the inlet compared to the diameter of the inlet when in the retracted position.
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