Technical Paper
Single Point Hot Refueling of Racing Cars
1994-12-01
942546
A new rapid fueling system has been developed for Formula One racing cars. Handling of highly volatile fuel in a very stressful environment makes safety of paramount importance. To lessen the risk of accident, simplicity in operation and reduced number of operators led to the design of a single point system. This system incorporates car tank venting, fuel delivery and vapour recovery in a single quick connect/disconnect coupling assembly. The existing car fuel replenishment configuration and the time restraint of a pit-stop dictates pressure refueling.
