Onboard supplemental power system at varying high altitudes
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F02C-003/04
F02C-003/00
F02C-007/00
출원번호
US-0896309
(2004-07-21)
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/ 주소
Epstein,Stanley W.
출원인 / 주소
Steward Davis International, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
McDermott Will &
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초록▼
Systems and methods for supplementing a power system to achieve consistent operation at varying altitudes are disclosed herein. A hybrid power system comprising a single power source driving multiple generators may implement a power recovery turbine to drive a supercharger compressor, which may prov
Systems and methods for supplementing a power system to achieve consistent operation at varying altitudes are disclosed herein. A hybrid power system comprising a single power source driving multiple generators may implement a power recovery turbine to drive a supercharger compressor, which may provide compressed air at increased altitudes. The supplemental power system disclosed herein provides necessary shaft horsepower at high altitudes to drive a generator and produce cooling air.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. A gas turbine power system for an aircraft, comprising: a gas turbine engine having a sensor system configured to measure the air mass flow through the engine, and an exhaust nozzle having a variable opening responsive to the sensor system; a power recovery turbine coupled to
What is claimed is: 1. A gas turbine power system for an aircraft, comprising: a gas turbine engine having a sensor system configured to measure the air mass flow through the engine, and an exhaust nozzle having a variable opening responsive to the sensor system; a power recovery turbine coupled to the variable opening in the gas turbine engine; a first compressor driven by the power recovery turbine, and configured to deliver compressed air to the gas turbine engine; a second compressor coupled to the gas turbine engine or the power recovery turbine; and an exhaust duct coupled between the variable opening and the power recovery turbine, wherein the sensor system comprises a first pressure sensor located adjacent to an air intake of the gas turbine engine, and a second pressure sensor located in the exhaust duct adjacent to the variable opening. 2. The gas turbine power system of claim 1, further comprising a control system configured to: receive first and second input signals from the first and second pressure sensors; calculate the air mass flow through the gas turbine engine as a function of the first and second input signals; receive a third input signal indicative of the altitude of the aircraft; and adjust, as a function of the calculated air mass flow and the altitude, the opening of the exhaust nozzle. 3. The gas turbine power system of claim 2 further comprising inlet guide vanes coupled to the first compressor and configured to control the amount of air that enters the first compressor, wherein the control system is further configured to adjust, as a function of the calculated air mass flow and the altitude, the position of the inlet guide vanes. 4. The gas turbine power system of claim 1 wherein the exhaust duct comprises a bypass duct configured to release exhaust from the gas turbine engine that is not directed into the power recovery turbine. 5. A gas turbine power system for an aircraft, comprising: a gas turbine engine having a sensor system configured to measure the air mass flow through the engine, and an exhaust nozzle having a variable opening responsive to the sensor system; a power recovery turbine coupled to the variable opening in the gas turbine engine; a first compressor driven by the power recovery turbine, and configured to deliver compressed air to the gas turbine engine; a second compressor coupled to the gas turbine engine or the power recovery turbine; and an air intercooler coupled between the first compressor and an air intake of the gas turbine engine. 6. The gas turbine power system of claim 5 further comprising an air conditioning system coupled to the second compressor. 7. A gas turbine power system for an aircraft, comprising: a gas turbine engine having a sensor system configured to measure the air mass flow through the engine, and an exhaust nozzle having a variable opening responsive to the sensor system; a power recovery turbine coupled to the variable opening in the gas turbine engine; a first compressor driven by the power recovery turbine, and configured to deliver compressed air to the gas turbine engine; a second compressor coupled to the gas turbine engine or the power recovery turbine; and a clutch coupled between, and configured to engage and disengage, the gas turbine engine and the power recovery turbine. 8. A method of regulating the power of a gas turbine power system installed on an aircraft, the method comprising: measuring the air mass flow through a gas turbine engine having an air intake and an exhaust outlet; adjusting, as a function of the measured air mass flow, a variable opening nozzle coupled to the exhaust outlet of the gas turbine engine to approximate sea level back pressure; directing exhaust from the gas turbine engine through the adjusted variable opening nozzle; driving a power recovery turbine with the exhaust; driving a first compressor with the power recovery turbine and routing compressed air generated by the first compressor to the air inlet of the gas turbine engine; and driving a second compressor with the gas turbine engine or the power recovery turbine. 9. A method of regulating the power of a gas turbine power system installed on an aircraft, the method comprising: measuring the air mass flow through a gas turbine engine having an air intake and an exhaust outlet; adjusting, as a function of the measured air mass flow, a variable opening nozzle coupled to the exhaust outlet of the gas turbine engine; directing exhaust from the gas turbine engine through the adjusted variable opening nozzle; driving a power recovery turbine with the exhaust; driving a first compressor with the power recovery turbine and routing compressed air generated by the first compressor to the air inlet of the gas turbine engine; and driving a second compressor with the gas turbine engine or the power recovery turbine; and wherein the adjustment of the variable opening nozzle is also a function of the altitude of the aircraft. 10. The method of claim 9 wherein the adjustment of the variable opening nozzle comprises at least partially closing the nozzle as the altitude increases. 11. The method of claim 8 further comprising adjusting, as a function of the measured air mass flow, inlet guide vanes coupled to the first compressor. 12. The method of claim 11 wherein the adjustment of the inlet guide vanes is also a function of the altitude of the aircraft. 13. The method of claim 12 wherein The adjustment of the inlet guide vanes comprises at least partially opening the inlet guide vanes as the altitude increases. 14. The method of claim 8 wherein the measuring of air mass flow through the gas turbine engine comprises measuring a pressure differential between the air intake and the exhaust outlet of the gas turbine engine. 15. The method of claim 14 wherein the measuring of the pressure differential comprises: obtaining a first pressure measurement from a first pressure sensor located adjacent to the air intake of the gas turbine engine; obtaining a second pressure measurement from a second pressure sensor located adjacent to the variable opening nozzle; and calculating the diffidence between the first and second pressure measurements. 16. The method of claim 8 further comprising directing exhaust from the gas turbine engine that is not passed through the variable opening nozzle through a bypass outlet and away from the power recovery turbine. 17. The method of claim 8 further comprising cooling air from the first compressor before it is routed to the gas turbine engine. 18. The method of claim 17 further comprising directing a portion of the compressed, cooled air to the second compressor. 19. The method of claim 18 further comprising directing air from the second compressor to an air conditioning system. 20. A gas turbine power system for an aircraft, comprising: means for measuring the air mass flow through a gas turbine engine; means, responsive to the means for measuring, for variably opening an exhaust nozzle coupled to the gas turbine engine; means, coupled to the exhaust nozzle, for driving a first compressor; means for delivering a first portion of compressed air from the first compressor to the gas turbine engine; and means, coupled to the gas turbine engine or the means for driving the first compressor, for further compressing a second portion of the compressed air and routing it to an air conditioning system.
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