System and method for reduced flammability of an aircraft fuel system
System and method for reduced flammability of an aircraft fuel system
- Neue Suche nach: MONTGOMERY MICHAEL SCOTT
- Neue Suche nach: MONTGOMERY MICHAEL SCOTT
Disclosed is a method for controlling the flammability of fuel vapors in an aircraft main fuel tank that is located in whole or in part in the fuselage contour. The method comprises a fuel system architecture and fuel consumption sequencing maintaining liquid fuel in said main tanks during all normal operations. Ceasing the withdrawal of fuel from the main tank when the fuel reaches a predetermined level thereby limiting the volume and flammability exposure time of the fuel vapor ullage. Once the predetermined level is met the fuel is supplied from wing tanks throughout the remainder of the mission. The predetermined main tank fuel level at which wing tank fuel begins to be consumed is determined by the aircraft flight reserves fuel volume stored in the main tank as well as the amount necessary to continuously submerge the main tank fuel pumps during the entire mission.
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System and method for reduced flammability of an aircraft fuel system
2015-07-28
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
| IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |
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