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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2020
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2015
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., Longueuil, CA;
Richard Ullyott, St-Bruno, CA;
Anthony Jones, San Diego, CA (US);
Andre Julien, Ste-Julie, CA;
Jean Thomassin, Ste-Julie, CA;
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP., Longueuil, QC, CA;
Abstract
An auxiliary power unit for an aircraft, having an engine core, a compressor having an outlet in fluid communication with the engine core inlet, a turbine section in fluid communication with the engine core outlet, and an excess air duct having a first end in fluid communication with the compressor outlet and a second end in fluid communication with a turbine inlet of the turbine section. The excess air duct defines a flow path between the compressor outlet and the turbine section separate from the engine core. The auxiliary power unit may include a generator in driving engagement with the engine core to provide electrical power for the aircraft. A method of providing compressed air and electrical power to an aircraft is also discussed.