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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2006
James E. Leigh, Palos Verdes, CA (US);
Kader A. Fellague, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Giorgio C. Isella, Culver City, CA (US);
Paul J. Roach, Torrance, CA (US);
James E. Leigh, Palos Verdes, CA (US);
Kader A. Fellague, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Giorgio C. Isella, Culver City, CA (US);
Paul J. Roach, Torrance, CA (US);
Honeywell International, Inc., Morristown, NJ (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a system and method for generation of nitrogen enriched air for inerting aircraft fuels tanks. One embodiment of the present invention includes a duct assembly; a primary heat exchanger; a gas generating system heat exchanger; a first temperature sensor; a second temperature sensor; a controller monitor; a valve; an air separation module assembly having a primary module and a secondary module; at least one flow control orifice; and a pressure sensor. The present invention utilizes a minimal complement of components and streamlined processes, thus minimizing structural and operational costs while optimizing performance and safety features.