Flow-metering fuel systems and related methods
US12234778B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
5References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignees
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/306
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Flow-metering fuel systems and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a pipe defining a flow path for fuel, the pipe fluidly coupled to a combustor, a first portion of the pipe having a first cross-sectional area, a second portion of the pipe having a second cross-sectional area smaller than the first cross-sectional area, the second portion downstream of the first portion, and an actuator to adjust a flow rate of the fuel in the pipe based on a first pressure of the fuel in the first portion of the pipe, a second pressure of the fuel in the second portion of the pipe, and a temperature of the fuel.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.