System and method for scavenging ullage from center wing tanks in an airplane
US8602362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D37/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for reducing reactive components in ullage of a fuel tank, typically the fuel tank of an airplane. The system includes an air driven unit for creating a fluidic motive force to remove ullage from the fuel tank, and a main catalytic unit for receiving the ullage and reducing the reactive components to yield processed ullage for return to the fuel tank.
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