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Fuel supply systems

US4691510A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 16, 1985
Grant dateSep 8, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D37/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fuel supply system for use in rotary wing aircraft is described. The system comprises a separating means 10 for: receiving an air, vapor and fuel mixture at relatively low pressure from a fuel tank; separating the air and the vapor from the mixture; and providing a fuel supply at a relatively high pressure, and a pump means 12 for returning the separated air and vapor to the tank.

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