Method and apparatus for treating fuel to temporarily reduce...

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2007-05-25

2011-10-25

Michener, Joshua (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuel supply

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042771

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating fuel to temporarily reduce its combustibility, and thereafter restore its combustibility. As used in an aircraft, the method comprises the following steps:(a) treating aircraft engine fuel to substantially reduce its combustibility in open air;(b) carrying the treated fuel in a fuel tank of an aircraft;(c) increasing the combustibility of a portion of the treated fuel, as needed by the aircraft engine; and(d) supplying the increased restored combustibility fuel to the aircraft engine.Using this method, the preponderance of the fuel on board the aircraft is maintained at low combustibility for safety.

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