Compound engine assembly with direct drive of generator
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Sep 26, 2017
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Jun 25, 2015
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A compound engine assembly for use as an aircraft auxiliary power unit, having an engine core including internal combustion engine(s) in driving engagement with an engine shaft, a generator having a generator shaft directly engaged to the engine shaft such as to be rotatable at a same speed, a compressor having an outlet in communication with the engine core inlet, and a turbine section having an inlet in communication with the engine core outlet and configured to compound power with the engine core. The turbine section may include a first stage turbine having an inlet in communication with the engine core outlet, and a second stage turbine having an inlet in communication with the first stage turbine outlet. A method of providing electrical power to an aircraft is also discussed.
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- H02K:DYNAMO-ELECTRIC MACHINES
- H02P:CONTROL OR REGULATION OF ELECTRIC MOTORS, GENERATO....
- B64D:EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLYING SU....
- F02C:GAS-TURBINE PLANTS; AIR INTAKES FOR JET-PROPULSION....
- F01C:ROTARY-PISTON OR OSCILLATING-PISTON MACHINES OR EN....
- F01D:NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g....
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