GAS TURBINE ENGINE SUMP PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM

摘要

A sump pressurization system for a gas turbine engine comprises a first hollow shaft and a second hollow shaft disposed within the first hollow shaft and defining a cavity therebetween. Each of the first and second hollow shafts has a common axis of rotation. Also included is a source of pressurized air to pressurize the cavity and a plurality of hollow tubes disposed in the cavity. The tubes are oriented perpendicular to the axis of rotation and are connected to and rotatable with the first hollow shaft. A plurality of apertures in the second hollow shaft are in fluid communication with the tubes, such that pressurized air flowing through the tubes passes through the apertures into the interior of the second hollow shaft.

主权项

1. A sump pressurization system for a gas turbine engine comprising:
a first hollow shaft; a second hollow shaft disposed within said first hollow shaft and defining a cavity therebetween, each of said first and second hollow shafts having a common axis of rotation; a source of pressurized air to pressurize said cavity; a plurality of hollow tubes disposed in said cavity, said tubes being oriented perpendicular to said axis of rotation and being connected to and rotatable with said first hollow shaft; and a plurality of apertures in said second hollow shaft in fluid communication with said tubes, such that pressurized air flowing through said tubes passes through said apertures into the interior of said second hollow shaft.