Patent ID: 7946104
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: F01D,F02C,F02K,F04D,F05D,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A cover for a bleed air relief system for introducing bleed air from a bleed air duct of a compressor of an engine into bypass air passing through an engine bypass duct, said cover comprising: an upper surface having a series of flow openings formed therein and through which a first portion of the bleed air passes, said first portion having a first flow path; and a means on the surface of the cover for diffusing a second portion of the bleed air as it passes through said upper surface of said cover, the means having an inlet end spaced from and below the cover, said second portion of the bleed air having a second flow path to facilitate mixing of the bleed air and the bypass air to enhance cooling of the bleed air.