Flow divider and ecology valve
AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
InventorsPaul W. Futa, Jr., Dennis G. Demers
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AssigneeHoneywell International Inc.
InventorsPaul W. Futa, Jr., Dennis G. Demers
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A fuel flow dividing ecology valve conveys fuel from a fuel source to at least a secondary gas turbine engine intake manifold during engine operation and withdraws fuel therefrom upon cessation of engine operation. The valve includes a flow dividing valve portion having an inlet coupled to the fuel source and an outlet coupled to the secondary manifold. The valve also includes an ecology valve portion controlled by the fuel pressure differential between the fuel source and the flow restricting inlet. The ecology valve portion includes a housing with a movable piston disposed therein. The piston defines, in conjunction with the housing, a variable volume chamber for withdrawing fuel from the engine intake manifolds. When the engine is de-energized, the piston moves from a first position toward a second position thereby purging the manifolds of fuel.
A fuel flow dividing valve for selectively conveying fuel from a fuel source to at least a primary gas turbine engine intake manifold and a secondary gas turbine engine intake manifold during engine operation, comprising:
A fuel flow dividing valve for selectively conveying fuel from a fuel source to at least a primary gas turbine engine intake manifold and a secondary gas turbine engine intake manifold during engine operation, comprising a pressure differential actuated flow dividing valve portion having a movable valve spool with a flow restricting inlet and first and second substantially unrestricted outlets, the first outlet coupled to the inlet independent of valve condition for supplying fuel to the primary manifold, and the second outlet coupled to the inlet for supplying fuel to the secondary manifold when the pressure differential across the flow restriction exceeds a threshold, and further comprising an ecology valve portion controlled solely by the fuel pressure differential between the fuel source and the flow restricting inlet for withdrawing fuel first from the secondary engine intake manifold and subsequently from the primary engine intake manifold when the engine is de-energized thereby purging the manifolds of fuel, and returning withdrawn fuel to the manifolds during subsequent engine operation.
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