Aircraft engine lubrication circuit and method, using a non-return pressurisation valve with two plugs
AssigneeSafran Aircraft Engines
InventorJérôme Rigouste
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AssigneeSafran Aircraft Engines
InventorJérôme Rigouste
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A non-return valve with twin plugs is connected to a fluid reservoir and equipment that can receive a small overflow quantity essentially in the gaseous state from the reservoir. This occurs when the primary valve is open. In the case of a larger overflow essentially in the liquid state, the openings are switched over to evacuate the overflow to another outlet branch of the non-return valve, without it being transferred to the equipment. The invention is useful in an oil lubrication circuit, in which a hypothetical fuel leak into the oil could cause the oil reservoir to overflow into the non-return valve and in which a significant flow of liquid to the equipment must be avoided; oil outlet through the other branch of the outlet can remain in a reservoir provided with a drain system.
An aircraft engine lubrication oil circuit, the circuit comprising:
A method of lubricating an aircraft engine lubrication oil circuit, the circuit comprising:
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