Relighting a turbofan engine
US9347379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C7/32
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The method and apparatus for in-flight relighting of a turbofan engine involve in one aspect selectively controlling an accessory drag load on one or more windmilling rotors to permit control of the windmill speed to an optimum value for relight conditions.
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