RACM REVERSE AIR CYCLE MACHINE RACM THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

An aircraft (10) includes a thermal management system (100) which is configured to cool portions of the aircraft (10). The thermal management system (100) includes at least one reverse air cycle machine (RACM) (102) mounted on an engine (14) of the aircraft (10), and a vapor cycle system (VCS) (106) which is configured to cool the portions of the aircraft (10). The VCS (106) circulates a refrigerant therethrough. A condenser (108) couples the RACM(s) (102) to the VCS (106). The RACM(s) (102) coupled to the condenser (108) provides a heat sink for the VCS (106).