18672379. ENGINE FOR AN AIRCRAFT simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
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ENGINE FOR AN AIRCRAFT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nicholas William Rathay of Rock City Falls NY (US)
Timothy John Sommerer of Ballston Spa NY (US)
Narendra Digamber Joshi of Schenectady NY (US)
Venkat Eswarlu Tangirala of Niskayuna NY (US)
ENGINE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18672379 titled 'ENGINE FOR AN AIRCRAFT
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an engine with two sets of fuel injectors for different engine operations, located in an inlet tube that introduces air to a combustion process.
- The engine has a first plurality of fuel injectors for scram-jet engine operation.
- A second plurality of fuel injectors is used for ram-jet engine operation and is located upstream from the first set.
- A combustor swirl zone is situated downstream of the first set of fuel injectors.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Dual fuel injector system for different engine operations.
- Efficient combustion process with separate fuel injectors.
- Enhanced engine performance with specialized injectors.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in aerospace, military, and transportation industries for high-speed propulsion systems.
Problems Solved:
- Improved fuel efficiency and combustion control.
- Enhanced engine versatility for different operational requirements.
Benefits:
- Increased engine performance and efficiency.
- Versatile operation for various engine modes.
- Enhanced control over combustion processes.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include high-speed aircraft, military drones, and supersonic transportation systems.
Prior Art: Readers can start searching for prior art related to dual fuel injector systems in high-speed engines, scram-jet, and ram-jet technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in dual fuel injector technology, combustion control systems, and high-speed propulsion research.
Questions about Engine Technology: 1. How does the dual fuel injector system improve engine performance? 2. What are the potential applications of this technology in the aerospace industry?
Original Abstract Submitted
An engine includes an inlet tube introducing air to a combustion process and a first plurality of fuel injectors disposed in the inlet tube and used for scram-jet engine operation. The engine includes a second plurality of fuel injectors used for ram-jet engine operation. The second plurality of fuel injectors is upstream from the first plurality of fuel injectors and is disposed in the inlet tube. The engine includes a combustor swirl zone downstream of and adjacent to the first plurality of fuel injectors.
