摘要 |
<p>A combined cycle engine is used to provide power to a vehicle. In one form the combined cycle engine includes two engines coupled through a gearbox. The engines can include a gas turbine engine, reciprocating engine, and a rotary engine. In one embodiment the combined cycle engine includes a gas turbine engine coupled to a gearbox along with either a reciprocating or rotary engine also coupled to the gearbox. One or more clutches can be provided to selectively couple the gas turbine engine and the reciprocating or rotary engine to the vehicle through the gearbox. In one embodiment the diesel engine can provide power to the vehicle during an idle condition and then also provide power to the gas turbine engine to assist the starting of the gas turbine engine.</p> |