Air turbine starter having a force balanced, pressure energized, weighted check valve
An air turbine starter is provided that includes a check valve assembly for placement between a first environment, at least a portion of which is at a first pressure (P1), and a second environment, at least a portion of which is at a second pressure (P2), wherein the difference between the first and...
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Zusammenfassung: | An air turbine starter is provided that includes a check valve assembly for placement between a first environment, at least a portion of which is at a first pressure (P1), and a second environment, at least a portion of which is at a second pressure (P2), wherein the difference between the first and second pressures generate a pressure force (Fp). The check valve assembly comprises a valve element disposed between the valve seat and the valve body, the valve element capable of being acted upon by a gravitational force (Fw), a viscous force of the fluid to be communicated between the gearbox assembly and the starter housing (Fv), a buoyancy force of the valve element (Fb), and the pressure force on the valve element (Fp), the valve element further configured to translate axially to a closed position when P2 |
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