17836681. MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROGEN FUELED AIRCRAFT simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROGEN FUELED AIRCRAFT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Constantinos Minas of Niskayuna NY (US)
MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROGEN FUELED AIRCRAFT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17836681 titled 'MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR HYDROGEN FUELED AIRCRAFT
Simplified Explanation
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring systems for hydrogen fueled aircraft. The patent application describes a fuel distribution system that includes a first hydrogen fuel tank, a first sensor associated with the tank, a second sensor associated with the combustor, and a controller. The controller is responsible for determining the rate of change in the amount of hydrogen in the tank, the flow rate of hydrogen into the combustor, and the average mass loss rate. If the average mass loss rate exceeds a threshold, the controller determines that a leak is present in the fuel distribution system.
- The patent application describes a method and apparatus for monitoring hydrogen fueled aircraft systems.
- The fuel distribution system includes a hydrogen fuel tank, sensors, and a controller.
- The first sensor measures the rate of change in the amount of hydrogen in the tank.
- The second sensor measures the flow rate of hydrogen into the combustor.
- The controller calculates the average mass loss rate based on the first rate of change and the flow rate.
- If the average mass loss rate exceeds a threshold, the controller determines that a leak is present in the fuel distribution system.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied to monitor and detect leaks in the fuel distribution systems of hydrogen fueled aircraft.
- It can be used in the aviation industry to enhance safety and prevent accidents caused by fuel leaks.
Problems Solved
- The technology solves the problem of detecting leaks in the fuel distribution systems of hydrogen fueled aircraft.
- It provides a method for monitoring the fuel system and alerting operators to the presence of a leak, allowing for timely repairs and maintenance.
Benefits
- The technology improves the safety of hydrogen fueled aircraft by detecting fuel leaks.
- It allows for proactive maintenance and repair, reducing the risk of accidents caused by fuel system failures.
- By monitoring the fuel system, it helps optimize fuel efficiency and prevent wastage.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods and apparatus are for monitoring systems for hydrogen fueled aircraft. An example fuel distribution system distribution system includes a first hydrogen fuel tank, a first sensor associated with the first hydrogen fuel tank, a second sensor associated with the combustor, and a controller to determine a first rate of change in a first amount of hydrogen in the first hydrogen fuel tank based on a first input from the first sensor, determine a flow rate of hydrogen into the combustor based on a second input from the second sensor, determine an average mass loss rate based on the first rate of change and the flow rate and in response to determining the average mass loss rate satisfies a first threshold, determine a leak is present in the fuel distribution system.
