Navitas Systems, Llc
Director of Operations - Government, Aerospace, Defense Division
Ultra Electronics Dec 1, 2012 - Nov 2017
Program Manager
Eaton May 2007 - Nov 2012
Engineering Manager
Eaton Jan 2006 - Apr 2007
Principal Applications Engineer - Asia Business Growth Team Supervisor
Eaton Nov 2004 - Oct 2005
Senior Program Manager
Education:
University of Michigan College of Engineering 2017 - 2020
Masters, Energy, Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1992 - 1994
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Roberts Wesleyan College 1989 - 1992
Bachelors, Physics
Skills:
Engineering Engineering Management Product Development Cross Functional Team Leadership Automotive Lean Manufacturing Fmea Six Sigma Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Continuous Improvement Root Cause Analysis Design of Experiments Business Strategy Spc Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Interests:
Science and Technology Education Environment Economic Empowerment
Craig Harold Allman - Ypsilanti MI, US Daniel Lee Pifer - Chelsea MI, US Russell Carl Jahnke - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
F16K 17/36 F16K 17/04
US Classification:
137 14, 123519, 137 39, 137 43, 137587, 141 59
Abstract:
A vapor vent/tipping valve has a diaphragm with a bleed therethrough responsive to the differential pressure of bleed flow to control vapor venting to the canister and vapor recirculation to the filler tube. A dip tube causes rising fuel in the tank to close the dip tube and prevent vapor flow to the diaphragm bleed thereby starving the recirculation line and allowing nozzle discharge to create a vacuum in the filler and effect nozzle shutoff. Alternatively, float operated shutoff valves may be employed in the dip tube and vapor vent chamber inlet, the shutoff valves may include inertial members for closing the float valves to afford tipping/rollover protection.
Method Of Venting Fuel Vapor From A Tank And System Therefor
Robert Benjey - Dexter MI, US Craig Allman - Ypsilanti MI, US Russell Jahnke - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:
EATON CORPORATION - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
F16T001/00
US Classification:
137/202000
Abstract:
In a fuel tank having an electric fuel pump therein, the fuel pump is connected to discharge into a venturi with a throat pressure tap line connected to the bottom of a vapor vent valve fed by spider tubes to the tank vapor dome areas. Venturi throat suction pumps liquid accumulated in the vent valve for discharge through the venturi into the tank. A one way valve prevents back flow in the throat pressure tap line to the vent valve. Float operated valves are provided on the ends of the spider tubes to restrict fluid flow to the vapor vent valve.
Controlling Vapor Recirculation During Refueling Of A Tank Through A Filler Tube From A Dispensing Nozzle
Robert Benjey - Dexter MI, US Craig Allman - Ypsilanti MI, US
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
B65B001/04
US Classification:
141302000
Abstract:
A two-stage pressure differential pressure responsive flow control valve is disposed to provide greater fuel vapor recirculation to a tank filler tube when high vacuum conditions are encountered during refueling from a fuel dispensing nozzle inserted in the filler tube. The pressure responsive valve has an obturator with a passage therethrough for providing a relatively low flow rate when the valve is in the closed condition resulting from a relatively low vacuum during refueling. When a higher vacuum is encountered, the obturator is moved to the open position permitting greater flow. Preferably, the pressure responsive valve is disposed in a common housing with a float operated rollover valve.
Failed Nozzle Relief For A Mechanically Sealed Refueling Nozzle In A Filler Tube
Craig Allman - Ypsilanti MI, US Kenneth Spink - Jerome MI, US Robert Benjey - Dexter MI, US
Assignee:
EATON CORPORATION - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
B65B001/04
US Classification:
141286000
Abstract:
A fuel tank filler tube has a seal disposed therein for sealing about a refueling nozzle upon insertion in the tube. When the tank is filled and fuel backs up in the filler tube, in the event of failure of the automatic nozzle shutoff, an annular pressure relief valve surrounding the seal opens and provides for by-pass flow around the seal to the upper end of the filler tube. The annular valve includes a rigid ring member with an annular flexible seal attached and is spring biased to the normally closed position.