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US 5203164

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR QUIETING A TURBOJET ENGINE

Assignee

Filed

Feb 13, 1991

Granted

Apr 20, 1993

Location

LOS ANGELES CA US

Abstract

A noise suppressor for attachment to the aft end of an existing turbojet engine. The noise suppressor includes a free-running turbofan wheel which includes a turbine section mounted for reaction to the exhaust gas from the jet engine, and a concentric outer fan section extending within an air duct concentric with the turbofan wheel. The jet exhaust from normal operation of the jet engine spins the free-running turbofan wheel, and the fan section of that wheel produces a flow of compressed air through the duct to surround and mix with the jet exhaust, thereby reducing the noise emission of the jet engine. A thrust reverser and an afterburner are optional for use with the noise suppressor.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Aug 22, 1991

Rescinded

Mar 31, 1992

Duration

7 months

Inventor

  • 1ALLEN E. PAULSON

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