Multi-zone active laminar flow control system for an aircraft propulsion system

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PATENT NO 9908620
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14713621

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A nacelle is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. The nacelle may include an outer barrel and an active laminar flow control system. The active laminar flow control system may include a plurality of suction sources and a plurality of arrays of perforations in the outer barrel. The active laminar flow control system may be configured with a plurality of zones. Each of the zones may include a respective one of the suction sources which is fluidly coupled with a respective one of the arrays of perforations in the outer barrel.

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ROHR INC850 LAGOON DRIVE CHULA VISTA CA 91910-2098

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Brown, Keith T Bonita, US 15 335
Byrne, Stuart J San Diego, US 11 131
Kestler, Steven M Winchester, US 18 36

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