MISSION ADAPTIVE CLEARANCE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION

    公开(公告)号:US20200300177A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-24

    申请号:US16359010

    申请日:2019-03-20

    Inventor: Gary D. Roberge

    Abstract: A compressor case for a gas turbine engine includes an annular body that extends circumferentially around a center axis and extends axially along the center axis. A first bleed manifold is formed on an outer surface of the annular body and encloses a first plenum. A second bleed manifold is formed on the outer surface of the annular body and is axially aft of the first bleed manifold. The second bleed manifold encloses a second plenum. A bleed inlet extends through the annular body and into the first bleed manifold. Cooling passages are formed in the annular body, and each of the cooling passages extends from the first plenum to the second plenum and fluidically connects the first plenum to the second plenum.

    Integrated heat exchangers for low fan pressure ratio geared turbofan

    公开(公告)号:US10781772B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-22

    申请号:US15953791

    申请日:2018-04-16

    Inventor: Gary D. Roberge

    Abstract: An oil cooling system and method are provided for use with respect to a lubricated mechanical system within a bypass configured gas turbine engine. A surface cooler is fluidly linked to the lubricated mechanical system to receive oil from the lubricated mechanical system for cooling and reuse. In an embodiment, the surface cooler is mounted on an existing surface within the bypass airflow path of the bypass configured gas turbine engine to provide effective cooling while avoiding the introduction of additional aerodynamic disturbances in the bypass path. In an embodiment, the surface cooler is mounted on the fan casing or on a fan exit guide vane.

    Multi-wall deposited thin sheet structure

    公开(公告)号:US10563310B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-18

    申请号:US15388649

    申请日:2016-12-22

    Abstract: A method for forming a metallic structure having multiple layers includes providing a main tool having a main formation surface corresponding to a desired shape of a first layer of material. The method also includes depositing the first layer of material on the main formation surface using a cold-spray deposition technique. The method also includes positioning a secondary tool having a secondary formation surface in a portion of a first volume defined by a first surface of the first layer of material. The method also includes depositing a second layer of material on the secondary formation surface using the cold-spray deposition technique. The method also includes removing the secondary tool such that the first volume is positioned between the first layer of material and the second layer of material.

    ANTI-ICE SYSTEMS FOR ENGINE AIRFOILS
    115.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200032708A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-30

    申请号:US16046090

    申请日:2018-07-26

    Inventor: Gary D. Roberge

    Abstract: An anti-ice system for a gas turbine engine may comprise a power generating device and a first thermally conductive applique comprising a first heating circuit. The power generating device may comprise a first component configured to rotate about an axis and generate a current. A first conductive layer may electrically couple the first heating circuit and the first component of the power generating device.

    Seal interface with a deflection control feature

    公开(公告)号:US10513939B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-24

    申请号:US15703164

    申请日:2017-09-13

    Inventor: Gary D. Roberge

    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed an engine having a central longitudinal axis, comprising: a first case that at least partially defines a first flow path, a second case located radially outward of the first case, where the second case and the first case at least partially define a second flowpath, and an assembly that includes a first duct wall, a second duct wall, a finger seal disposed in a gap defined between the first duct wall and the second duct wall such that a first flow in the first flow path is isolated from a second flow in the second flowpath, a stop that projects from the first duct wall towards the second duct wall, and a diaphragm coupled to the second duct wall.

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