Method and apparatus for separating air and oil

Details Method and apparatus for separating air and oil Method and apparatus for separating air and oil

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Greene, Jason M (Department: 1797)

Gas separation

Deflector

Fixed gas whirler or rotator means

C055S459200, C055S459400, C055S459500, C055S429000, C055S426000, C055S455000, C055S385100, C055S385300, C055S423000, C055SDIG030

Reexamination Certificate

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07867310

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for separating oil from a mixture of oil and air are provided. In various embodiments, an air/oil separator includes a cylindrical housing that creates a circular flow path of the air and oil. Further, the air/oil separator may include various flow guides that improve the air/oil separation properties of the separator. Other embodiments include a turbine engine with a lubrication system that includes the improved air/oil separator.

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