18316450. AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael Joseph Murray of Wyoming OH (US)
Victor Moreno Patan of Querétaro (MX)
Brandon W. Miller of Middletown OH (US)
AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18316450 titled 'AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an aircraft fuel system that includes a first fuel storage tank for storing a first fuel, a second fuel storage tank for storing a reduced oxygen fuel, and a fuel tank inerting system that provides reduced oxygen gas through the fuel in the second tank to generate the reduced oxygen fuel within it.
- First fuel storage tank for storing a first fuel
- Second fuel storage tank for storing a reduced oxygen fuel
- Fuel tank inerting system providing reduced oxygen gas to generate the reduced oxygen fuel
- Fuel tank sparging system to inject reduced oxygen gas directly into the fuel in the second tank
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in aircraft fuel systems to improve safety and efficiency by reducing the risk of fire or explosion due to the presence of oxygen in the fuel tanks.
Problems Solved
This innovation addresses the issue of fuel tank safety by inerting the fuel with reduced oxygen gas, reducing the risk of combustion in the tanks.
Benefits
- Enhanced safety in aircraft fuel systems - Increased efficiency by reducing the risk of fire or explosion - Improved reliability of fuel storage and transportation
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Aircraft Fuel Systems with Fuel Tank Inerting Technology"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing technologies for fuel tank inerting in aircraft, but this specific method of using a fuel tank sparging system to inject reduced oxygen gas directly into the fuel is a novel approach.
Unanswered Questions
How does the fuel tank inerting system monitor and control the level of reduced oxygen gas in the fuel tank?
The patent application does not provide details on the monitoring and control mechanisms for the reduced oxygen gas in the fuel tank.
What are the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in existing aircraft fuel systems?
The article does not address the potential obstacles or modifications required to integrate this technology into current aircraft fuel systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
An aircraft fuel system includes a first fuel storage tank arranged to store a first fuel, a second fuel storage tank arranged to store a reduced oxygen fuel, and a fuel tank inerting system arranged to provide a reduced oxygen gas through a fuel contained within the second fuel storage tank to generate the reduced oxygen fuel within the second fuel storage tank. The fuel tank inerting system may include a fuel tank sparging system to inject the reduced oxygen gas directly into the fuel contained within the second fuel storage tank to generate the reduced oxygen fuel.
