Low profile compressor bleed air-oil coolers

    公开(公告)号:US09714610B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-25

    申请号:US13645067

    申请日:2012-10-04

    CPC classification number: F02C6/08 F02C7/14 F05D2260/213 Y02T50/672 Y02T50/675

    Abstract: An air-oil cooler (AOC) for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The AOC may comprise an oil inlet, an oil outlet, and heat exchange elements between the oil inlet and the oil outlet. The AOC may be longitudinally positioned between a fan and a V-groove of the engine and radially spaced between a low pressure compressor and a low pressure compressor panel. A gas turbine engine comprising an AOC is disclosed. The AOC of the engine may comprise an oil inlet, an oil outlet, and heat exchange elements between the oil inlet and the oil outlet. The AOC of the engine may be longitudinally positioned between a fan and a V-groove of the engine and radially spaced between a low pressure compressor and a low pressure compressor panel. A method of operating an AOC for use on a gas turbine engine is also disclosed.

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