Auxiliary oil system for negative gravity event

    公开(公告)号:US10309307B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-04

    申请号:US15185377

    申请日:2016-06-17

    Abstract: A method of supplying a bearing compartment with fluid includes the steps of pumping a fluid from a main reservoir to a bearing compartment through a main supply passage which includes one or more passage segments. During a positive gravity condition, the pumping step is performed using a main pump arranged in the main supply passage. The main reservoir includes upper and lower portions. The main supply passage is in fluid communication with the lower portion. Fluid is provided from the main reservoir to the bearing compartment through a secondary supply passage that is fluidly connected to at least one segment of the main supply passage in response to a negative gravity condition. The secondary supply passage is in fluid communication with the upper portion.

    Lubrication system for gas turbine engines

    公开(公告)号:US10107197B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-23

    申请号:US13690767

    申请日:2012-11-30

    Abstract: A lubrication system is provided. The lubrication system may be used in conjunction with a gas turbine engine for generating power or lift. The lubrication system utilized a flow scheduling valve which reduces lubricant flow to at least one component based on an engine load. The lubrication system may further include a main pump which may be regulated by an engine speed. Thus, a lubrication system which provides a lubricant to engine components based on the load and speed of the engine is possible. The system may improve efficiency of the engine by reducing the power previously spent in churning excess lubricant by at least one engine component as well as reducing the energy used by a lubricant cooler in cooling the excess lubricant. The lubricant cooler size may also be minimized to reduce weight and air drag due to the reduced lubricant flow.

    CONTROLLING LUBRICANT FLOW IN EPICYCLIC GEARBOX
    3.
    发明申请
    CONTROLLING LUBRICANT FLOW IN EPICYCLIC GEARBOX 审中-公开
    控制环形齿轮箱中的润滑剂流量

    公开(公告)号:US20160208651A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-21

    申请号:US15022688

    申请日:2014-09-19

    Abstract: A disclosed lubrication system for a turbofan engine includes a pump for driving lubricant through a lubrication circuit, at least one sensor generating a signal indicative of an engine operating condition and at least one valve for controlling a flow of lubricant through the lubrication circuit. A controller controls operation of the valve to vary the flow of lubricant based on the engine operating condition to maintain lubricant flow within predefined operating limits.

    Abstract translation: 所公开的用于涡轮风扇发动机的润滑系统包括用于通过润滑回路驱动润滑剂的泵,至少一个产生指示发动机运行状态的信号的传感器和用于控制通过润滑回路的润滑剂流动的至少一个阀。 控制器控制阀的操作,以根据发动机操作条件改变润滑剂的流动,以将润滑剂流动保持在预定的操作限度内。

    AUXILIARY OIL SYSTEM FOR NEGATIVE GRAVITY EVENT
    6.
    发明申请
    AUXILIARY OIL SYSTEM FOR NEGATIVE GRAVITY EVENT 审中-公开
    用于负面重大事件的辅助油系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160290229A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-06

    申请号:US15185377

    申请日:2016-06-17

    Abstract: A method of supplying a bearing compartment with fluid includes the steps of pumping a fluid from a main reservoir to a bearing compartment through a main supply passage which includes one or more passage segments. During a positive gravity condition, the pumping step is performed using a main pump arranged in the main supply passage. The main reservoir includes upper and lower portions. The main supply passage is in fluid communication with the lower portion. Fluid is provided from the main reservoir to the bearing compartment through a secondary supply passage that is fluidly connected to at least one segment of the main supply passage in response to a negative gravity condition. The secondary supply passage is in fluid communication with the upper portion.

    Abstract translation: 向轴承室供应流体的方法包括以下步骤:通过包括一个或多个通道段的主供应通道将流体从主容器泵送到轴承室。 在正重力条件下,泵送步骤使用布置在主供应通道中的主泵进行。 主水箱包括上部和下部。 主供应通道与下部流体连通。 流体通过二次供应通道从主储存器提供到轴承隔室,该二次供应通道响应于负重条件而流体地连接到主供应通道的至少一个段。 二次供给通道与上部流体连通。

    LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINES
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190055886A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-21

    申请号:US16167048

    申请日:2018-10-22

    Abstract: A lubrication system is disclosed. The lubrication system may be used in conjunction with a gas turbine engine for generating power or lift. The lubrication system utilized a flow scheduling valve which reduces lubricant flow to at least one component based on an engine load. The lubrication system may further include a main pump which may be regulated by an engine speed. Thus, a lubrication system which provides a lubricant to engine components based on the load and speed of the engine is possible. The system may improve efficiency of the engine by reducing the power previously spent in churning excess lubricant by at least one engine component as well as reducing the energy used by a lubricant cooler in cooling the excess lubricant. The lubricant cooler size may also be minimized to reduce weight and air drag due to the reduced lubricant flow.

    Lubrication System for Gas Turbine Engines
    9.
    发明申请
    Lubrication System for Gas Turbine Engines 审中-公开
    燃气轮机发动机润滑系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140150439A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-05

    申请号:US13690767

    申请日:2012-11-30

    Abstract: A lubrication system is disclosed. The lubrication system may be used in conjunction with a gas turbine engine for generating power or lift. The lubrication system utilized a flow scheduling valve which reduces lubricant flow to at least one component based on an engine load. The lubrication system may further include a main pump which may be regulated by an engine speed. Thus, a lubrication system which provides a lubricant to engine components based on the load and speed of the engine is possible. The system may improve efficiency of the engine by reducing the power previously spent in churning excess lubricant by at least one engine component as well as reducing the energy used by a lubricant cooler in cooling the excess lubricant. The lubricant cooler size may also be minimized to reduce weight and air drag due to the reduced lubricant flow.

    Abstract translation: 公开了润滑系统。 润滑系统可以与用于产生动力或升力的燃气涡轮发动机结合使用。 润滑系统使用流量调节阀,其基于发动机负载减少至少一个部件的润滑剂流量。 润滑系统还可以包括可以由发动机转速调节的主泵。 因此,可以基于发动机的负载和速度向发动机部件提供润滑剂的润滑系统。 该系统可以通过减少先前由至少一个发动机部件搅拌多余的润滑剂而减少先前消耗的功率并且降低润滑剂冷却器在冷却多余润滑剂时使用的能量来提高发动机的效率。 润滑剂冷却器尺寸也可以最小化,以减少润滑剂流动导致的重量和空气阻力。

    Lubrication system for gas turbine engines

    公开(公告)号:US11193422B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-07

    申请号:US16167048

    申请日:2018-10-22

    Abstract: A lubrication system is disclosed. The lubrication system may be used in conjunction with a gas turbine engine for generating power or lift. The lubrication system utilized a flow scheduling valve which reduces lubricant flow to at least one component based on an engine load. The lubrication system may further include a main pump which may be regulated by an engine speed. Thus, a lubrication system which provides a lubricant to engine components based on the load and speed of the engine is possible. The system may improve efficiency of the engine by reducing the power previously spent in churning excess lubricant by at least one engine component as well as reducing the energy used by a lubricant cooler in cooling the excess lubricant. The lubricant cooler size may also be minimized to reduce weight and air drag due to the reduced lubricant flow.

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