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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2023
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2020
Pratt & Whiiney 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, CA;
Abstract
An auxiliary power unit for an aircraft, having a compressor, an intercooler including first conduit(s) having an inlet in fluid communication with the compressor outlet and second conduit(s) configured for circulation of a coolant therethrough, an engine core having an inlet in fluid communication with an outlet of the first conduit(s), and a bleed conduit in fluid communication with the outlet of the first conduit(s) through a bleed air valve. The auxiliary power unit may include a generator in driving engagement with the shaft of 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.