Aircraft fuel system
US8876056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D37/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft fuel system including a fuel line for carrying liquid fuel, and a microwave energy transmitter for energizing water carried in the fuel line. Also, a method of suppressing ice formation in an aircraft fuel system, the fuel system including a fuel line carrying liquid fuel, and a microwave energy transmitter, the method comprising transmitting microwaves along the fuel line to energize water carried with the fuel in the fuel line.
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