An after-fan system for an engine may comprise an after-fan turbine an electrical generator operationally coupled to the after-fan turbine, and an electric motor electrically coupled to the electrical generator. The electrical generator may be configured to generate an electrical current in response to rotation of the after-fan turbine. The electric motor may be configured to generate torque.

A method of monitoring a first freewheel interposed between a first drive shaft of a first engine and a rotor. The state of operation of said first freewheel is correct if the first inlet speed of rotation of the first drive shaft lies in a second range of values corresponding to the current stage of operation while the outlet speed of rotation of the rotor lies in a first range of values corresponding to the current stage of operation.

A flywheel energy storage device includes the Halbach Motor/Generator with rolling biphasic coil control, continuously variable torque transfer via magnetic induction and a reluctance magnetic levitation system known as the Axial-Loading Magnetic Reluctance Device. Electric energy input turns the magnetically coupled rotors of the Halbach motor, and torque is transferred to a flywheel through a copper cylinder variably inserted between the Halbach magnet rotors. In idle mode, the energy is stored kinetically in the spinning flywheel, which is levitated by a permanent magnet bearing. Electric energy output is achieved by transferring torque from the flywheel through the copper cylinder to the rotors of the Halbach Generator by magnetic induction. Rolling biphasic motor control includes dividing Halbach motor coils into increments, then energizing groups of contiguous increments into virtual coils, which revolve in tandem with the magnet rotors so to achieve continuous and optimal torque.

A liquid transfer assembly includes a housing that has a supply port, a return port and a fill port each extending into an interior of the housing. A shut off valve is movably integrated into the housing and the shut off valve is movable between a first condition and a second condition. A trigger is movably integrated into the grip and the trigger is in communication with the shut off valve. The shut off valve is actuated into the second condition when the trigger is depressed. An inertial pump is movably disposed within the housing and the inertial pump is charged with a handle to pump a fluid in a first container into the second container when the trigger is depressed. A priming pump is integrated into the housing for priming the inertial pump when the priming pump is manipulated.

A hybrid power drive system for an aircraft comprises a rotor that receives power and a first power drive sub-system including at least one engine in connection with the rotor is configured to provide a first power to the rotor. Further, the hybrid power drive system also includes a second power drive sub-system connected in parallel to the first power drive sub-system. The second power drive sub-system is configured to provide a second power to the rotor a second power drive sub-system connected in parallel to the first power drive sub-system and configured to provide a second power to the rotor when the first power provided by the first power drive sub-system is less than a power demand of the rotor.

A blower wheel is provided with a base member having an axis of rotation and with a rotor of a generator, wherein the rotor is fixedly secured on the blower wheel. At least one magnet is arranged on the rotor. An inertia ring is fixedly secured on the base member at a spacing to the at least one magnet. The inertia ring is made of a first material having a first density and the base member is made of a second material having a second density. The first density is greater than the second density. An internal combustion engine is provided with such a blower wheel.

A lubrication system for a turbine engine. The turbine engine includes a propulsor and one or more rotating components. The lubrication system includes a sump, a primary lubrication system, an auxiliary lubrication system, and a kinetic energy storage system. The sump stores lubricant therein. The primary lubrication system supplies the lubricant from the sump to the one or more rotating components during normal operation of the turbine engine. The auxiliary lubrication system includes an auxiliary pump including an auxiliary pump shaft. The kinetic energy storage system includes a flywheel that engages the auxiliary pump shaft to power the auxiliary pump when the propulsor is windmilling such that the auxiliary pump pumps the lubricant from the sump to the one or more rotating components.

A lubrication system for a turbine engine. The turbine engine includes a propulsor and one or more rotating components. The lubrication system includes a sump, a primary lubrication system, an auxiliary lubrication system, and a kinetic energy storage system. The sump stores lubricant therein. The primary lubrication system supplies the lubricant from the sump to the one or more rotating components during normal operation of the turbine engine. The auxiliary lubrication system includes an auxiliary pump including an auxiliary pump shaft. The kinetic energy storage system includes a flywheel that engages the auxiliary pump shaft to power the auxiliary pump when the propulsor is windmilling such that the auxiliary pump pumps the lubricant from the sump to the one or more rotating components.

A cooling system is disclosed. The cooling system includes a controller, and a cabinet. The cabinet encloses a cooling circuit having an evaporator, a compressor, an expansion device, and an air moving unit, each of which communicates with each other. The air moving unit includes a fan, a motor, and a mechanical kinetic energy recovery system (M-KERS) communicating with the fan and the motor.