Fuel anti-icing and APU compartment drain combination

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8899009
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12984629

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A heat exchanger has a first passage to be connected to a source of fuel. The heat exchanger has an outlet to communicate the fuel downstream. A second passage connects to a source of air. The air passes adjacent to the first passage to heat fuel in the first passage. A jet pump is positioned downstream of the second passage to receive air from the second passage. The jet pump includes a tap connected to a housing compartment to drain fluid from the compartment. A method is also disclosed.

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HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONFOUR COLISEUM CENTRE 2730 WEST TYVOLA ROAD CHARLOTTE NC 28217

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Francisco, Jay M Chula Vista, US 23 273
Giddings, Greg R San Marcos, US 5 27

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