An Aerospace company wanted to simulate & test the effects that a helicopter’s pitch & roll in flight would have on the aviation line
An Aerospace company wanted to simulate & test the effects that a helicopter’s pitch & roll in flight would have on the aviation line
1 PagesCASTLE PUMPS LTD Aerospace (ATEX) - Case Study Case Study Information Customer Aerospace Company - ATEX Location UK Enquiry: ? An Aerospace company approached us with the idea that they wanted to simulate and test the effects that a helicopter’s pitch and roll in flight would have on the aviation line, specifically the fuel delivery system. Due to where the client wanted to fix the pump as well as the varying position and fluid levels in the tank (supply reservoir pressure was to be progressively reduced down to a minimum of 6.5 PSIA), there was expected to be a high amount of vapour pressure as well as suction lift for the pump to perform. This, coupled with the fact that the equipment needed to be located in an ATEX Zone 1 environment, meant that this selection was particularly problemat
