Aircraft galley plumbing system potable water manifold/filter block

摘要

An aircraft potable water supply system allows unused water to be recovered for later use. The system prevents cross contamination of potable water, waste water and foul water, drains down the entire system upon aircraft shutdown and refills the system in preparation for a resumption of service.

主权项

1. A potable water filter and distribution mounting manifold for an aircraft galley plumbing system, comprising:
a potable water inlet port configured to receive water from a potable water supply; first and second self-sealing water flow control valves connected in fluid communication with the potable water inlet port to receive the potable water supply, each of said first and second self-sealing water flow control valves having an open configuration and a closed configuration, said first self-sealing water flow control valve being configured to distribute potable water to an individual galley inserts or appliances outlet port, and said second self-sealing water flow control valve being configured to distribute potable water to an individual faucet outlet port; a water distribution valve connected in fluid communication with said potable water inlet port, said water distribution valve being configured to distribute potable water to said first and second self-sealing flow control valves; and a pair of individual water filter cartridges configured to be removably connected to the first and second self-sealing water flow control valves, respectively, to receive a supply of water from said potable water inlet port, each of said first and second self-sealing water flow control valves being configured to move to the open configuration when a water filter cartridge is installed, and to move to the closed configuration when a water filter cartridge is removed.