A propulsion and electric power generation system includes a dual-spool turbofan gas turbine engine and an electrical generator. The dual-spool turbofan gas turbine engine includes at least a low-pressure turbine coupled to a fan via a low-pressure spool. The low-pressure turbine is configured to generate mechanical power. The electrical generator is directly connected to the low-pressure spool and is disposed downstream of the low-pressure turbine. A first fraction of the mechanical power generated by the low-pressure turbine is controllably supplied to the fan for propulsive power generation (Pt). A second fraction of the mechanical power generated by the low-pressure turbine is controllably supplied to the electrical generator for electrical power generation (Pe). A ratio of Pe to Pt (Pe/Pt), during operation of the dual-spool turbofan gas turbine engine, controllably spans a range from less than about 0.06 to at least 0.18.


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    Title :

    PROPULSION AND ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2019-02-28


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / F02C Gasturbinenanlagen , GAS-TURBINE PLANTS



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