Abstract: A hydraulically driven fluid injection system comprising a reservoir having a first and second chamber and a piston separating the first and second chamber. A reservoir control valve to control the input of a first fuel source to the first chamber. The reservoir control may operate by having an open and a closed state. Alternatively, the reservoir control may have a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode. A second fuel may be provided to the second chamber and a metering valve may be utilized to control the flow of the second fuel to an injector. When the secondary fuel is desired, the reservoir control valve may open to allow the primary fuel to pressurize the first chamber. The result of the pressure on the first chamber causes the piston to apply a pressure to the second chamber. The metering valve may then allow the secondary fuel to flow from the second chamber to an injector.

Abstract: A dual variable displacement pump having an actuation pump sub-system (APS) with an inlet configured to feed fuel from a fuel source into the APS, a first outlet configured for connecting the APS in fluid communication with an actuation system to supply filtered fuel for actuation. The APS has a first pump with a pump inlet in fluid communication with the fuel source, and a pump outlet connected to the third outlet of the APS. The APS further has an actuation filter between the pump outlet of the first VDP with an outlet of the APS. The fuel filter has an input, an output and a washing path. The fuel filter may be cylindrical in shape. The system further comprising a bypass valve having an input from the washing path, and a drain, wherein when the cylindrical fuel filter has a pressure drop from the input to the output, the bypass valve opens to permit cleaning of the filter by allowing fuel to flow from the washing path to the drain.

Abstract: A fuel system for managing the flow of fuel to an engine having a metering valve, a bypass valve, and a shutoff valve. The system is configured to allow a primary flow of fuel in a first state to flow through the shutoff valve to the metering valve and out to an output line. In a second state the fuel system is configured to shut off the primary flow at the shutoff valve and metering valve to prevent the primary flow from traveling to the output line. The bypass valve is configured to receive the primary flow and is closed in the first state. In the second state, the metering valve closes, opening a window for a secondary flow path to a return line. When fuel flows through the secondary flow path the bypass valve opens. Wherein when the bypass valve is open the primary flow flows through the bypass valve to a return line. In addition, the bypass valve provides a secondary flow path to the shutoff valve which closes the shutoff valve.

Abstract: A system includes an actuation pump sub-system (APS) with an inlet configured to feed fuel from a fuel source into the actuation pump sub-system, a first outlet configured for connecting the APS in fluid communication with an afterburner selector valve, a second outlet, and a third outlet for connecting the APS in fluid communication with an actuation system to supply washed fuel flow for actuation. A main pump and control sub-system (MPCS) has a main inlet connected in fluid communication with the supply line downstream of the second outlet of the APS, and a main outlet for supplying fuel to a downstream gas generator. An afterburner pump in fluid communication to supply an afterburner control. An afterburner selector valve (ASV) in fluid communication with the MPCS, the wash line, and the afterburner pump.

Abstract: A fluid system includes a fluid inlet, a boost pump fluidically coupled to the fluid inlet, a check valve network fluidically coupled to the boost pump and to the fluid inlet, and an actuation network fluidically coupled to the check valve network. The actuation network comprises at least one actuator having an integrated pump. The fluid system further includes a fluid outlet path fluidically coupled to the actuation network. The integrated pump within the actuation network allows for thermal cooling of actuators within the actuation network. This allows for mitigation of thermal soak back effects when the engine housing the fluid system is in an off condition.

Abstract: A fluid system includes a fluid inlet fluidically connected to a fluid source, a boost pump fluidically coupled to the fluid inlet, a control valve network fluidically coupled to the boost pump, a cooling reservoir fluidically coupled to the control valve network, wherein the cooling reservoir comprises a bleed orifice, an actuation network fluidically coupled to the check valve network and the cooling reservoir, and a fluid outlet path fluidically coupled to the actuation network. The fluid system may be housed within a gas turbine engine, and can distribute cooling flow from the cooling reservoir to the actuation network when the gas turbine engine is in an off state, mitigating thermal soak back during engine off conditions.

Abstract: A system with active pressure control includes a sensor, a valve, and a controller. The sensor interfaces with and senses a pressure within a cavity of system component. The valve is disposed along a gas discharge path in fluid communication with a gas outlet port of a separator. The controller varies open area of the valve based on the pressure measured by the sensor.

Abstract: A fuel system for a gas turbine engine includes a fuel control with an outlet for connection to a burner. The fuel system includes a first pump unit connected to a gear box. The first pump unit includes a first housing, a first drive shaft connected to the gearbox, and a main pump within the first housing and powered by the first drive shaft. A stability-shutoff valve is in the first housing and includes an inlet connected to an outlet of the main pump. A fuel-oil-cooler bypass valve is in the first housing and includes an inlet connected to an outlet of the stability-shutoff valve and an outlet connected to an inlet of the fuel control. The fuel system also includes a fuel oil cooler with a fuel inlet connected to the outlet of the stability-shutoff valve and a fuel outlet connected to the inlet of the fuel control.

Abstract: A fuel system for a gas turbine engine includes a fuel control with an outlet for connection to a burner. The fuel system includes a first pump unit connected to a gear box. The first pump unit includes a first housing, a first drive shaft connected to the gearbox, and a main pump within the first housing and powered by the first drive shaft. A stability-shutoff valve is in the first housing and includes an inlet connected to an outlet of the main pump. A fuel-oil-cooler bypass valve is in the first housing and includes an inlet connected to an outlet of the stability-shutoff valve and an outlet connected to an inlet of the fuel control. The fuel system also includes a fuel oil cooler with a fuel inlet connected to the outlet of the stability-shutoff valve and a fuel outlet connected to the inlet of the fuel control.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fuel system for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The method includes directing fuel from an outlet of a main pump to an inlet of a fuel oil cooler. Fuel is directed from an outlet of the fuel oil cooler to a fuel control. The fuel control is in fluidic communication with a burner of the gas turbine engine. Fuel is directed from the outlet of the main pump to the fuel control through a fuel-oil-cooler bypass valve whenever an augmentor pump of the fuel system is actively pumping fuel to an augmentor of the gas turbine engine. The fuel-oil-cooler bypass valve forms a bypass flow path around the fuel oil cooler.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a variable displacement pump system can include, a variable displacement pump disposed in a main line and configured to supply pressure to receive a low pressure fluid and to output a high pressure fluid. The main line can connect a hydraulic fluid source to a plurality of system actuators, where the variable displacement pump is disposed in the main line between the hydraulic fluid source and the plurality of system actuators to pressurize the hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: A method of controlling an actuator includes switching a primary solenoid valve to a first mode to fluidically connect a supply pressure source to a control chamber of a pilot valve. A fluid from the supply pressure source is directed through the primary solenoid valve to fill the control chamber of the pilot valve and put the pilot valve in a first position. The first position fluidically connects a second chamber of the actuator to a return pressure source. The actuator includes a cylinder between the first chamber and the second chamber and a rod attached to the cylinder. The fluid from the supply pressure source is directed into the first chamber of the actuator to move the cylinder and the rod in a first direction while the pilot valve is in the first position.

Abstract: A fuel pump system includes a main fuel pump between a system fuel inlet and a system fuel outlet, a fuel flow path at least partially defined between the main fuel pump and the system fuel outlet, and a support fuel pump between the system fuel inlet and the system fuel outlet. The support fuel pump is sized to provide more flow to the system fuel outlet, when in an active state, than the main fuel pump. The system includes a valve assembly in fluid communication with the support fuel pump configured and adapted to connect the support fuel pump to the system fuel outlet, and a pressure regulating valve in fluid communication with the fuel flow path between the main fuel pump and the system fuel outlet. The system includes an EHSV in fluid communication with the fuel flow path between the PRV and the system fuel outlet.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system can include a main pump disposed in a primary fluid line configured to receive a low pressure fluid on a low pressure side and output a high pressure fluid on a high pressure side to provide flow from the fluid source to a fluid destination via the primary fluid line. An interconnected valve system can be disposed in the primary fluid line configured to control flow through the primary fluid line.

Abstract: An actuator system can include a first actuator, a second actuator, a first actuator control device configured to control the first actuator, a second actuator control device configured to control the second actuator, a shared redundant actuator control device, and at least one transfer device operatively connected to the first, second, and shared redundant actuator control devices.

Abstract: A variable positive displacement pump actuator system for a variable positive displacement pump can include a supply line configured to provide a supply pressure, a main pump line configured to provide a pump pressure greater than the supply pressure from the variable positive displacement pump, and at least one electro-hydraulic servo valve (EHSV) in fluid communication with the supply line and the main pump line to receive the supply pressure and the pump pressure. The at least one electro-hydraulic servo valve can be configured to output a first regulated pressure and a second regulated pressure.

Abstract: A fluid injection system can include a main flow line, a primary flow line connected to the main flow line, and a primary flow valve disposed between the primary flow line and the main flow line and configured to allow injectant flow to the primary flow line from the main flow line in an open primary flow valve state, and to prevent injectant flow to the primary flow line from the main flow line in a closed primary flow valve state. The system can include a secondary flow line connected to the main flow line and a secondary flow valve disposed between the secondary flow line and the main flow line and configured to selectively allow injectant flow to the secondary flow line from the main flow line in an open secondary flow valve state, and to prevent injectant flow to the secondary flow line from the main flow line in a closed secondary flow valve state.

Abstract: A fuel system can include a selection and shutoff valve (SSOV) configured to allow a primary flow having a primary flow pressure to pass therethrough in a first state such that the primary flow can travel to an output line. The SSOV can also be configured to shut off the primary flow in a second state to prevent the primary flow from travelling to the output line. In the second state, the SSOV can be configured to allow a secondary flow from a secondary flow source to pass therethrough such that the secondary flow can travel to the output line.

Abstract: A solenoid driven actuator system includes a first solenoid having at least one pressure input and a pressure outlet downstream from the at least one pressure input. The system includes a second solenoid having at least one pressure input and a pressure outlet downstream from the at least one pressure input. The system includes a pressure-switching valve operatively coupled to the first and second solenoids. The system includes an actuator operatively coupled to the pressure outlet of the second solenoid.

Abstract: A fuel pump system includes a main fuel pump between a system fuel inlet and a system fuel outlet, a fuel flow path at least partially defined between the main fuel pump and the system fuel outlet, and a support fuel pump between the system fuel inlet and the system fuel outlet. The support fuel pump is sized to provide more flow to the system fuel outlet, when in an active state, than the main fuel pump. The system includes a valve assembly in fluid communication with the support fuel pump configured and adapted to connect the support fuel pump to the system fuel outlet, and a pressure regulating valve in fluid communication with the fuel flow path between the main fuel pump and the system fuel outlet. The system includes an EHSV in fluid communication with the fuel flow path between the PRV and the system fuel outlet.