Patent ID: 7608131
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. An inerting system, comprising: a main inlet for connection to an upstream source of pressurized air; a main outlet for connection to a space to be inerted; a first air separation module for producing inert gas-enriched air from pressurized air supplied thereto from the main inlet; at least one second air separation module for producing inert gas-enriched air from pressurized air supplied thereto from the main inlet; and flow control components for operating the first air separation module in a low flow mode for delivery of inert gas-enriched air to the main outlet at a first flow rate, for operating both the first and second air separation modules in a mid flow mode for delivery of inert gas-enriched air to the main outlet at a second flow rate higher than the first flow rate, and for operating both the first and second air separation modules in a high flow mode for delivery of inert gas-enriched air to the main outlet at a third flow rate higher than the second flow rate.