Multiple tank circulating fuel system

Details Multiple tank circulating fuel system Multiple tank circulating fuel system

2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Lee, Kevin (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Processes

C137S255000, C137S391000, C137S398000, C137S409000, C137S899000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06845782

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for the balancing of fuel among tanks in a circulating fuel system. The tanks in the system have both a draw conduit and a return conduit mounted to and extending into the tank. Flow restriction devices are mounted in both the draw and the return conduits and are controlled by a fuel level detection system, which detects the fuel in the tank.

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