Abstract: A thermal management system for regulating dissipation of multiple thermal loads during operation of an apparatus includes a two-phase pump loop (TPPL), a vapor cycle system (VCS), and a liquid thermal energy storage (TES) system integrated together to maintain the apparatus at a constant temperature. The TPPL is configured to remove heat from the apparatus; the TES system is configured to provide thermal energy storage and temperature regulation; and the VCS is configured to transfer heat to the environment. The multiple thermal loads include a primary thermal load in the form of heat from the apparatus and a secondary thermal load in the form of at least one of a housekeeping thermal load or a power electronics thermal load. The primary and secondary loads are at different temperatures with each being independently selected to be transient or steady state.

Abstract: A thermal management system for regulating dissipation of multiple thermal loads during operation of an apparatus includes a two-phase pump loop (TPPL), a vapor cycle system (VCS), and a liquid thermal energy storage (TES) system integrated together to maintain the apparatus at a constant temperature. The TPPL is configured to remove heat from the apparatus; the TES system is configured to provide thermal energy storage and temperature regulation; and the VCS is configured to transfer heat to the environment. The multiple thermal loads include a primary thermal load in the form of heat from the apparatus and a secondary thermal load in the form of at least one of a housekeeping thermal load or a power electronics thermal load. The primary and secondary loads are at different temperatures with each being independently selected to be transient or steady state.

Abstract: A fan casing for a gas turbine includes an improved clipping member for attaching various fan case externals and units. The clipping member may include I-Shaped or C-shaped cross sectional stiffened rib sections that afford enhanced load carrying capabilities while providing mounting surfaces for being connected to structures of the fan case. The I-Shaped or C-Shaped cross sectional stiffened rib also affords an enhanced natural frequency tuning characteristic. Hardware may be formed within the clipping member and become an integral part of the structure which may be tuned to specific design preferences.

Abstract: A fan casing for a gas turbine includes an improved clipping member for attaching various fan case externals and units. The clipping member may include I-Shaped or C-shaped cross sectional stiffened rib sections that afford enhanced load carrying capabilities while providing mounting surfaces for being connected to structures of the fan case. The I-Shaped or C-Shaped cross sectional stiffened rib also affords an enhanced natural frequency tuning characteristic. Hardware may be formed within the clipping member and become an integral part of the structure which may be tuned to specific design preferences.