18158102. FLOW CONTROL DUCTED FANS simplified abstract (The Boeing Company)
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FLOW CONTROL DUCTED FANS
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Inventor(s)
Nikola Baltadjiev of Boston MA (US)
Anthony Prete of New Market MD (US)
Brian Whipple of Washington DC (US)
FLOW CONTROL DUCTED FANS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18158102 titled 'FLOW CONTROL DUCTED FANS
The abstract describes flow control ducted fans used in aircraft, with a primary flow path, a fan, an aperture for a secondary flow path, and a door to control the aperture.
- Flow control ducted fans for aircraft
- Primary flow path defined by a duct
- Fan located in the inner cavity of the duct
- Aperture on the exterior surface of the duct
- Aperture connected to the inner cavity for a secondary flow path
- Door to regulate the aperture opening
Potential Applications: - Aircraft propulsion systems - HVAC systems - Industrial ventilation systems
Problems Solved: - Improved control over airflow in ducted fan systems - Enhanced efficiency and performance of aircraft systems
Benefits: - Increased aerodynamic efficiency - Better control over airflow direction - Enhanced overall system performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Flow Control Ducted Fans for Enhanced Aircraft Performance" This technology can be utilized in the aerospace industry for developing more efficient and high-performance aircraft propulsion systems, leading to improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Additionally, it can be applied in HVAC and industrial ventilation systems to enhance airflow control and system efficiency.
Questions about Flow Control Ducted Fans: 1. How do flow control ducted fans improve aircraft performance? - Flow control ducted fans enhance aircraft performance by providing better control over airflow, leading to increased aerodynamic efficiency and overall system performance.
2. What are the potential applications of flow control ducted fans outside of the aerospace industry? - Flow control ducted fans can also be used in HVAC and industrial ventilation systems to improve airflow control and system efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
Flow control ducted fans are disclosed. A disclosed example flow control apparatus for use with an aircraft includes a duct defining an inner cavity with a primary flow path, a fan disposed in the inner cavity, an aperture on an exterior surface of the duct and upstream from the fan, the aperture fluidly coupled to the inner cavity to define a secondary flow path, and a door to control a degree to which the aperture is opened.
