INFLIGHT REFUELING, INCREASED EVACUATION OF 150 GALLON FUEL CELLS

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Abstract:

This report covers the development, prototype, installation, and testing of a fuel cell evacuation and transfer system designed for increased rate of fuel evacuation from 150 gallon inflight refueling cells. The system was specifically designed for use in the ZPG-2 and ZPG-2W type airships for employemnt in emergency andor operational inflight refueling situations. The evaluation tests of this prototype installation were conducted during the period 5 January l959 to 30 November 1960 for the purpose of ascertaining the reliability, safety, and operating features of the system. Test data recorded during the execution of tests indicate that the system as designed is capable of evacuating inflight refueling at the rate of 50 gpm provided the fuel cell itself conforms to specific design criteria as pertains to adequate internal venting of the cell. It is recommended that this system be incorporated in the ZPG-2 and ZPG-2W type airships for expeditious fuel cell evacuation. Author

Author(s):
Hanley, W. J. ; Hayes, D. E.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL AIR STATION LAKEHURST N J
Pagination:
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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
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Report Number(s):
9 61
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4_Logistics
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*AIRCRAFT, *FUEL CONSUMPTION, *REFUELING, EJECTION, OPERATION, REFUELING PUMPS, RELIABILITY, SAFETY
Report Date:
1961 Aug 16