Patent ID: 6672081
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: B60H,B64D,F25B

Abstract:
An air cycle system having a preventative icing feature for climate control of a vehicle cabin, the air cycle system comprising:a compressor for compressing air, the compressor having a compressor inlet for ambient air and a compressor outlet for exiting compressed air; an intercooler for cooling air, the intercooler having an intercooler inlet for receiving compressed air from the compressor and an intercooler outlet for exiting intercooled air; an expander having an expander inlet for receiving air from the intercooler, the expander having an expander outlet for exiting air at expanded conditions; and means for controlling the expanded condition of the air at the expander outlet, the air at atmospheric pressure being above the icing temperature of water to prevent icing at the expander outlet.