Portable aviation fuel tank with dispenser pump

1. Overview

Definition and Use

A portable aviation Fuel Tank with a dispensing pump is a device specifically used for storing and dispensing aviation fuel in the aviation field. It mainly provides convenient fuel storage and supply solutions for some small aircraft, helicopters, or aircraft refueling at simple airports and remote areas without fixed fuel supply facilities.

Importance

In aviation operations, it is crucial to ensure the safe storage and effective distribution of fuel. This portable device can play a key role in emergencies, temporary flight missions, or aviation operations in remote areas, ensuring that aircraft can obtain the required fuel in a timely manner.

2. Structural composition

Fuel tank part

Material:

Usually high-strength and corrosion-resistant metal materials such as aluminum alloy are used. Aluminum alloy has the characteristics of light weight, high strength and good resistance to aviation fuel corrosion. Some may also use special composite materials, which can reduce the overall weight while ensuring strength, making it easy to transport and move.

Capacity:

Its capacity has a variety of specifications, the small one may be only a few hundred liters, which is used for emergency refueling of small private aircraft or helicopters; the large one can reach thousands of liters to meet the needs of some small commercial flight operations or aviation operations in remote areas for a long time.

Safety design:

Equipped with explosion-proof devices, for example, a special pressure relief valve is set in the fuel tank. When the pressure in the tank rises abnormally (such as when the fuel expands or a slight internal reaction occurs in a high temperature environment), the pressure relief valve can automatically open to release the pressure and prevent the fuel tank from exploding. At the same time, the fuel tank has good sealing performance to prevent fuel leakage and reduce the risk of fire and environmental damage.

Distribution pump part

Working principle:

The distribution pump is generally a mechanical pump or an electric pump. The mechanical pump drives the piston or gear movement through a mechanical device such as a manual operating lever to extract and pressurize the fuel from the tank, and then distributes it to the aircraft's fuel system through the oil outlet. The electric pump uses a motor to drive the impeller or piston to achieve fuel extraction and pressurized distribution. Electric pumps usually have higher efficiency and more stable flow output, but require power supply.

Flow control:

With flow regulation function, the fuel flow can be accurately adjusted according to the aircraft's refueling needs. Some advanced distribution pumps can maintain a stable flow at different pressures to ensure that the fuel can be smoothly and safely injected into the aircraft's fuel system.

Safety and protection mechanism:

Equipped with a backflow prevention device to ensure that the fuel can only flow out of the tank, and the fuel will not flow back into the tank, avoiding contamination of the fuel in the tank. At the same time, the dispensing pump also has an overload protection function. When encountering too much resistance (such as a clogged refueling pipe), it can automatically stop working to prevent damage to the pump body or other safety problems.

3. Precautions for use

Operation training

People who use this portable aviation fuel tank with a dispensing pump must undergo strict operation training. They need to be familiar with the various components of the equipment, operating procedures, safety precautions, etc. For example, operators need to understand how to properly start and stop the dispensing pump, how to adjust the flow rate under different environmental conditions, etc.

Environmental requirements

When using, environmental factors need to be considered. Avoid operating in environments with high temperatures, open flames, or where static electricity is easily generated. If in a high temperature environment, pay attention to the temperature monitoring of the fuel tank to prevent the fuel from overheating and expanding and causing danger. At the same time, in environments with static electricity risks (such as dry and dusty airstrips), ensure that the equipment is well grounded to prevent static electricity from causing fuel combustion or explosion.

Maintenance

Maintain the fuel tank and dispensing pump regularly. For the fuel tank, check its sealing, whether there is corrosion or impurity precipitation inside, etc. For the distribution pump, check the wear of the pump body, whether the seal is intact, whether the electrical system (if it is an electric pump) is normal, etc. According to the frequency of use and environmental conditions of the equipment, formulate a reasonable maintenance plan to ensure the reliability and safety of the equipment.

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