Patents by Inventor Horst Jan Moddemann

Horst Jan Moddemann has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20130199199
    Abstract: The invention relates to the drive for a turbine, in particular for an aviation turbine, as well as to a method for operating such a turbine. An aviation turbine is a gas turbine that accelerates an aircraft. The invention further relates to an aircraft having the drive for a turbine. According to the invention, a drive for a turbine is provided with a compressor for compressing air, with a nozzle for injecting a first fuel into the compressed air, and with a combustion chamber for igniting the air-fuel mixture. Furthermore, the drive comprises another nozzle for injecting a second fuel. The nozzle for injecting a first fuel serves for starting the drive or a turbine engine comprising the drive as well as a turbine, which provides mechanical energy by the igniting the air-fuel mixture. Therefore, the first fuel is a conventional fuel, in particular kerosene. It is thus ensured that the engine can be started at any time, because it is, or at least can be, of a conventional design in this regard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventor: Horst Jan Moddemann