Nichtbrennbare Gasverteilungsverfahren und Systeme auf Flugzeugen

Details

Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP3333084

Aktenzeichen

EP17198962

Anmeldetag

27. Oktober 2017

Veröffentlichung

5. August 2020

Erteilung

5. August 2020

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

B64D37/32B64D37/00A62C99/00A62C3/08

Abstract

A noncombustible gas distribution method includes distributing noncombustible gas to a center wing tank throughout a continuous, first flight period and, as a result, reducing flammability exposure time during the first flight period or during a subsequent flight period. The method includes not distributing noncombustible gas to left and right main wing tanks while the noncombustible gas is distributed to the center wing tank throughout the first flight period and while the left and right main wing tanks are non-flammable. A noncombustible gas distribution system includes a noncombustible gas source and distribution tubing from the gas source to left and right main wing tanks and a center wing tank. A distribution mechanism yields a greater proportion of gas flow per tank unit volume distributed to an outboard section of the left and right main wing tanks compared to an inboard section during a climb phase of the aircraft's flight.

Anmelder

Firma

The Boeing Company

Land

🇺🇸 USA

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