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US 10,744,437 B2Granted
Vented dynamic pressure recovery module for aircraft ECS
AssigneeHamilton Sunstrand Corporation
InventorRichard A. Himmelmann
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Abstract
A water extractor for an environmental control system of an aircraft includes a water extraction vessel arranged in fluid communication with the separation mechanism. The water extraction vessel includes a first portion for receiving a first airstream and a second portion for receiving a second airstream. A stationary diffuser is mounted within the second portion.
Claims16
A water extractor for an environmental control system of an aircraft comprising:
- a separation mechanism for dividing an airstream into a first airstream and a second airstream, wherein the second airstream is located at a center of the separation mechanism and the first airstream is arranged about a periphery of the second airstream;
- a water extraction vessel arranged in fluid communication with the separation mechanism, the water extraction vessel including a first portion having a guide duct for receiving the first airstream and a second portion for receiving the second airstream, wherein a stationary diffuser is mounted within the second portion, wherein the second airstream is rejoined with the first airstream adjacent an outlet end of the water extraction vessel.
An environmental control system for an aircraft, comprising:
- a heat exchanger configured to cool an airstream;
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- a water extractor arranged in fluid communication with an outlet of the heat exchanger, the water extractor including:
- a separation mechanism for separating the airstream into a first airstream and a second airstream, the first airstream having water droplets entrained therein, and
- a water extraction vessel axially aligned and in fluid communication with the separation mechanism, the water extraction vessel including a first portion for receiving the first airstream and a second portion for receiving the second airstream, the water extraction vessel additionally including a diffuser arranged within the second portion.
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