On-board inert gas generation system with air separation module temperature control
US7828874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D37/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An on-board inert gas generation system is disclosed that includes an air separation module that is configured to produce nitrogen enriched air from a non-enriched air. The non-enriched air to the air separation module has a desired operating temperature range. A compressor system is in fluid communication with the air separation module. The compressor system is configured to rotate at a speed and provide the non-enriched air to the air separation module. A controller is in communication with the compressor system and is configured to reduce the speed in response to a parameter reaching an undesired value, which would result in a non-enriched air temperature that would exceed the desired operating temperature range. The reduced speed is selected to maintain the non-enriched air temperature within the desired operating temperature range.
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