Title:
INCREASING THE PERFORMANCE OF AIRCRAFT ON-BOARD INERT GAS GENERATING SYSTEMS BY TURBOCHARGING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004033601
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A modular, on-board, inert gas generating system for aircraft is disclosed in which main components such as a heat exchanger, filter, air separation module, and turbocharger are provided in a modular unit sized to provide a variable flow of nitrogen-enriched air to the aircraft spaces to be inerted. For different inert gas requirements, for example in larger aircraft, multiple modular units may be provided without redesigning the basic system. A method for inerting fuel tanks, cargo holds and other void spaces using the modular approach and turbocharged engine bleed air is also disclosed.
Inventors:
JONES PHILIP E
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/031831
Publication Date:
July 22, 2004
Filing Date:
October 06, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SHAW AERO DEVICES INC (US)
International Classes:
B64D37/32; A62B7/14; (IPC1-7): B64C/00; C10L/
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