Aircraft thermal transport system and method
US12139270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D27/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for using a fuel with an engine, an airframe having an aircraft heat load, a fuel tank, and a fuel oxygen reduction unit are provided. The method includes receiving an inlet fuel flow in the fuel oxygen reduction unit for reducing an amount of oxygen in the inlet fuel flow; separating a fuel/gas mixture within the fuel oxygen reduction unit into an outlet gas flow and an outlet fuel flow exiting the fuel oxygen reduction unit; controlling a first portion of the outlet fuel flow to the engine; and controlling a second portion of the outlet fuel flow to the airframe to transfer heat between the second portion of the outlet fuel flow and the aircraft heat load.
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