18181008. HYPERLOOP ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM simplified abstract (Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation)

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HYPERLOOP ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM

Organization Name

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

Inventor(s)

Richard Rusich of Ellington CT (US)

Louis J. Bruno of Ellington CT (US)

HYPERLOOP ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18181008 titled 'HYPERLOOP ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an environmental control system for conditioning a vehicle cabin in an enclosed air-evacuated environment using a thermodynamic device and a regeneration heat exchanger.

  • The system has a first inlet for a first medium and at least one inlet for a second medium.
  • A thermodynamic device, including a compressor and at least one turbine, is used to process the first medium and the second medium.
  • A first mixing point is connected to the second inlet and the turbine outlet for mixing the second medium.
  • A regeneration heat exchanger is connected to the thermodynamic device and the inlet for the second medium.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Utilizes a thermodynamic device with a compressor and turbine for conditioning the cabin environment.
  • Incorporates a regeneration heat exchanger for efficient heat transfer.
  • Enables conditioning of the cabin in an enclosed air-evacuated environment.

Potential Applications:

  • Aerospace industry for aircraft cabins.
  • Military vehicles operating in sealed environments.
  • Spacecraft cabins for long-duration missions.

Problems Solved:

  • Efficiently controls the cabin environment in enclosed air-evacuated spaces.
  • Provides a reliable system for conditioning the vehicle cabin.
  • Ensures optimal comfort and safety for occupants in extreme environments.

Benefits:

  • Improved cabin temperature and humidity control.
  • Enhanced energy efficiency in conditioning the cabin.
  • Increased comfort and safety for occupants in challenging environments.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in aircraft, military vehicles, and spacecraft for optimal cabin conditioning, improving passenger comfort and safety in extreme conditions.

Questions about Environmental Control System: 1. How does the thermodynamic device work in conditioning the vehicle cabin? 2. What are the potential applications of this environmental control system in different industries?


Original Abstract Submitted

An environmental control system for conditioning a cabin of a vehicle positioned in an enclosed air-evacuated environment includes a first inlet for receiving a first medium and at least one inlet for receiving a second medium. The second medium includes a first flow of the second medium and a second flow of the second medium. A thermodynamic device is fluidly coupled to the first inlet and includes a compressor and at least one turbine operably coupled by a shaft. The first medium is provided to the compressor and the at least one turbine in series. A first mixing point is fluidly coupled to the second inlet and an outlet of the at least one turbine. A regeneration heat exchanger is fluidly coupled to another outlet of the thermodynamic device and to the at least one inlet.