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A fuel tank largely filled with a plurality of discrete impermeably walled cells, the cells and the space between them and the tank sides and roof being substantially filled with fire protective reticulated structure. The cells are each plugged into one of a plurality of fuel collection networks, vi

A fuel tank largely filled with a plurality of discrete impermeably walled cells, the cells and the space between them and the tank sides and roof being substantially filled with fire protective reticulated structure. The cells are each plugged into one of a plurality of fuel collection networks, via non-return valves which prevent return flow of the fuel into the cells. The region between the cells and the tank walls is arranged to receive incoming fuel which then flows from the ullage into the cells, and, by means of a self switching pump, is also arranged to empty preferentially. The purpose of the invention is to minimize fuel loss and fuel fire in the event of a tank rupture.

대표청구항 ▼

A tank for liquid fuel and containing a plurality of cells for containing fuel and each extending substantially from the floor of the tank to the ceiling thereof, collection means, in the bottom of said tank, for collecting fuel from said cells and supplying it to at least one common tank outlet, pl

A tank for liquid fuel and containing a plurality of cells for containing fuel and each extending substantially from the floor of the tank to the ceiling thereof, collection means, in the bottom of said tank, for collecting fuel from said cells and supplying it to at least one common tank outlet, plug and socket means for mounting and detaining said cells in said tank and connecting said cells to said collection means, and non-return valves preventing fluid flow from said collection means into said cells, each of said cells being distinct and individually detachable from said tank and comprising an envelope of impermeable flexible material surrounding a resilient fire protective reticulated structure, said envelope being open at a top end thereof and having an outlet at the bottom thereof, and there being an ullage between the top of said cells and the roof of said tank, said ullage being substantially filled with at least one fire protective reticulated structure.