Inert gas distribution arrangement
US8313061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D37/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example inert gas distribution arrangement includes a first fuel tank and a second fuel tank mountable to an aircraft outboard the first fuel tank. A distribution conduit is configured to communicate inert gas to the first fuel tank through a first outlet and further configured to communicate inert gas to the second fuel tank through a second outlet. Fuel in the distribution conduit is biased to flow from the second fuel tank toward the first fuel tank when the aircraft is in selected aircraft attitudes.
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