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Fuel saving inert gas generation system

US8801831B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2011
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2013/0681
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling inert gas generation. An apparatus comprises an air separation module and an air flow control system. The air separation module is configured to separate an inert gas from air input into the air separation module. The air flow control system is configured to control the flow of the air into the air separation module.

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