A liquid storage tank and baffle system comprising a tank (16) for containing a liquid, said tank (16) enclosing a liquid storage space (14), and a plurality of baffles (20, 40) located within the liquid storage space, each baffle (20, 40) being a tubular member through which a liquid within the tank (16) may flow. The liquid storage tank and baffle system may form an aircraft fuel tank onboard an aircraft. One or more of the baffles (40) may comprises a first tubular member (42) providing an outer wall, and a second tubular member (44) located within the first tubular member (42) and providing an inner wall. The first and second tubular members (42, 44) may be spaced apart to define therebetween at least one chamber (46).
Liquid storage tank and baffle system
Flüssigkeitsspeichertank und Umlenksystem
Réservoir de stockage de liquide et système de cloison
2015-11-11
Patent
Electronic Resource
English