Fuel Control Module Gas Vent Manifold Leak Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gas turbine engine support systems, such as fuel control modules, face challenges in universal installation and efficient venting and condensation management due to varying facility setups, leading to complex and potentially leak-prone connections.
Innovation Solution
A fuel control module with a gas vent manifold featuring a condensation portion and dual gas vent portions with connections on either side, allowing for universal installation and simplified venting and condensation management, reducing back pressure and leak points through strategic bracketing and tubing design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional gas vent manifold designs are used with multiple separate connections, then venting and condensation management can be achieved, but the number of connection points increases leading to more potential leak points and complex installations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple gas vent connections and condensation drain connections into a single integrated gas vent manifold assembly. The manifold includes a first gas vent connection, second gas vent connection, first condensation drain connection, and second condensation drain connection all integrated into one component that attaches to the fuel control module, reducing the number of separate connection points and potential leak locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The gas vent manifold serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides gas venting through multiple connections, condensation drainage through multiple connections, and acts as a unified attachment structure to the fuel control module. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate venting and drainage components, simplifying the overall system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the fuel control module is designed for universal installation across different facility setups, then adaptability improves, but the complexity of managing venting and condensation connections increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gas vent manifold is segmented into distinct functional portions: a first gas vent portion with a first gas vent connection, a second gas vent portion with a second gas vent connection, a condensation portion with condensation drain connections, and multiple connection ports for pneumatic valves. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall integration, facilitating universal installation across different facility configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The manifold utilizes three-dimensional spatial arrangement with the condensation portion extending on a different plane than the gas vent portions. The first gas vent connection is adjacent to a first side of the fuel control module while the second gas vent connection is adjacent to a second side, creating spatial separation that simplifies connections from different directions and enhances universal installability.
3Productivity
If multiple separate tubing and bracket connections are used for venting and condensation, then venting functionality is achieved, but back pressure increases and maintenance costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple venting and condensation connections into a single integrated manifold structure that attaches directly to the fuel control module. This integration reduces the number of tubing connections and bracket attachments required, thereby reducing resistance to fluid flow and minimizing back pressure in the venting system while maintaining effective venting functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
A fuel control module including a gas vent manifold is disclosed. The gas vent manifold includes a first gas vent portion including a first gas vent connection and a second gas vent portion including a second gas vent connection. The gas vent manifold also includes a condensation portion extending between the first gas vent portion and the second gas vent portion. The gas vent manifold further includes a condensation drain port fluidly connected to the condensation portion. The gas vent manifold also includes a plurality of connection ports. Each connection port is configured to fluidly couple the gas vent manifold to a vent line of one or more pneumatic valves.