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Turbogenerator with electrical brake

  • US 20020190695A1
  • Filed: 02/15/2002
  • Published: 12/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/1997
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An integrated turbogenerator system, comprising:

  • a turbine;

    a compressor rotationally coupled to the turbine for rotating therewith to generate compressed air;

    a combustor fluidly coupled to the compressor for combusting fuel and the compressed air therein to generate exhaust gas to drive the turbine;

    a generator rotationally coupled to the turbine for rotating therewith to generate electric power; and

    an electrically resistive device connected to the generator to selectively dissipate a portion of the generated power.

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