Ultra-micro gas turbine

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2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Cuff, Michael (Department: 3741)

Power plants

Combustion products used as motive fluid

With gear, pressure exchanger, or screw-type compressor

C060S039340, C060S039350

Reexamination Certificate

active

07934368

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an ultra micro gas turbine engine which includes a wave rotor. In various embodiments, the ultra micro gas turbine engine of the present invention includes a rotating disk which has a compressor, a wave rotor and a turbine, a first stationary member which includes an inlet and a first wave rotor port end plate, a second stationary member which includes an outlet and a second wave rotor port end plate and a combustion chamber which includes a fuel inlet and an igniter.

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