THRUST RECOVERY IN AIRPLANES

摘要

Several embodiments include a system and method for providing thrust recovery in an aircraft engine. The system and method enables a wider range of safe operation for aircraft where the aircraft engine is rapidly reactivated from a substantially deactivated state. The method thereby reduces noise output and fuel usage during descent and shortens runway lengths and occupancy time required for landing. Thrust recovery is provided via the use of stored bleed air being re-injected back into the aircraft engine. An onboard air storage tank and a system of valves facilitating this method are disclosed.

主权项

1. A method for thrust recovery in a jet engine, comprising:
storing high-pressure bleed air from a compressor on the jet engine in at least an onboard tank; substantially deactivating a combustor of the jet engine during flight; and operating a valve to feed high-pressure gas from the onboard tank through the jet engine thereby reactivating the combustor.