Bombardier Inc.
DUCT AND METHOD FOR DIRECTING A FLOW OF AIR FROM AN AIR-COOLED DEVICE ONBOARD AN AIRCRAFT

Abstract:

Ducts and methods for directing a flow of air from air-cooled devices onboard aircraft are disclosed. An exemplary method disclosed comprises: receiving air carrying heat extracted from the device, directing the air away from the device, and, discharging the air to at least one of an exterior of the aircraft and to an interior of the aircraft. A proportion of the air discharged to the exterior of the aircraft and to the interior of the aircraft is passively changed based on an operating condition such as the airspeed of the aircraft.