Water scavenging system

Details Water scavenging system Water scavenging system

2007-11-12

2011-10-25

Reifsnyder, David A (Department: 1778)

Liquid purification or separation

Filter

With pump, gas pressure, or suction source

C244S13500B

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042693

ABSTRACT:
A fuel system comprising: a fuel line coupled to an engine; a fuel pump having an inlet coupled to a fuel tank and an outlet coupled to the fuel line; and a water scavenging system having an inlet for collecting water and an outlet coupled to the fuel line in parallel with the pump. The water scavenging system is powered by the hydraulic action of fuel in the fuel line using for example a venturi arrangement or a motor/pump combination.

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