A method of determining whether it is necessary to inert an aircraft fuel tank is disclosed including providing a temperature value indicative of a temperature of the fuel (F) in a fuel tank after refuelling or indicative of the temperature at the aircraft's predicted departure time and location, and based on the temperature value, determining whether or not it is necessary to inert the aircraft fuel tank. A method of controlling the supply of inerting gas to the fuel tank, and an aircraft fuel tank inerting control system are disclosed.
AIRCRAFT FUEL TANK INERTING
12.03.2020
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen |
Aircraft fuel tank inerting system and inerting method
Europäisches Patentamt | 2020
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