Method and apparatus for controlling fuel flow to an engine

Details Method and apparatus for controlling fuel flow to an engine Method and apparatus for controlling fuel flow to an engine

2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Casaregola, Louis J. (Department: 3746)

Power plants

Combustion products used as motive fluid

With safety device

C060S039281

Reexamination Certificate

active

07043896

ABSTRACT:
An engine shutdown device for controlling a fuel shut-off valve to thereby selectively interrupt fuel flow to an engine. The device comprises a normal switch connected to the fuel shut-off valve and configured to respond to at least one of a normal shutdown signal and an emergency shutdown signal. The device further comprises an emergency switch connected to the fuel shut-off valve and configured to respond to the emergency shutdown signal.

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