Compound cycle engine
US9512721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compound cycle engine having at least one rotary unit defining an internal combustion engine, a velocity turbine in proximity of each unit, and a turbocharger is discussed. The exhaust port of each rotary unit is in fluid communication with the flowpath of the velocity turbine upstream of its rotor. The rotors of the velocity turbine and of each rotary unit drive a common load. The outlet of the compressor of the turbocharger is in fluid communication with the inlet port of each rotary unit, and the inlet of the pressure turbine of the turbocharger is in fluid communication with the flowpath of the velocity turbine downstream of its rotor. A method of compounding at least one rotary engine is also discussed.
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