Split-type fuel tank and fuel supply method

Abstract

This invention relates to a split-type fuel tank and its fuel supply method. The split fuel tank is divided into two chambers by a partition plate. Each chamber is equipped with a fuel pump to draw fuel from the tank and supply it to the engine. The two fuel supply lines are connected by a tee, a fuel line separation connector, and auxiliary pipelines, forming a cross-fuel supply scheme. Each chamber of the fuel tank is equipped with a fuel level gauge, which continuously transmits fuel level information to a comprehensive computer. The computer has a pre-programmed model matching the fuel level information with the engine's center of gravity and can send control commands to the fuel pump to adjust the pump flow. Before a single fuel tank is nearly depleted, a separation command is initiated, the fuel line separation connector opens, and a double-end self-sealing is achieved. This invention can reliably supply fuel to two engines simultaneously, improves the control accuracy of the engine's center of gravity during fuel supply, enhances the efficiency and reliability of the fuel line separation process, and realizes a universal and integrated fuel supply system design.

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