"HERS" Flashcards
Hers
Helicopter expedient refueling system
Characteristics
Versatile
Easily transportable
Capabilities
- virtually capable f receiving fuel from almost anywhere.
2. Can dispense fuel to aircraft, vehicles or containers from 4 refueling points at rates up to 125gpm
What’s the storage capacity for the hers ?
The storage capacity is 18,000 gallons stored in 18 collapsible 500-gallon drums and 3, 3,000 collapsible fabric fuel tanks
When should fuel be recirculated ?
Every 24 hours
How much gallons is it capable of reviving ?
55 gallon drums
Location and assembly
Location and assembly of the HERS will be dependent upon the mission at hand. The mission will dictate the location
Sling load
System is transported via helicopter with sling
Towing yoke
Vehicle tows pods with towing yokes
Tie down kit
System that can be strapped and loaded to a millitary vehicle
Suction and discharge hose
Male is the receiving/ suction (36) 2x10
Female is the discharge/distribute (16) 2x50
Discharge hose
Will collapse under vacuum, but will withstand operating pressures of up to 150 psi
Suction hose
Is wire reinforced to prevent collapse under high vacuum is not intended to withstand high positive pressure
150 gpm pump
Provides the means to move fuel within the helicopter expedient refueling system
125 gpm filter seperate
Designed to remove solid contaminants and free water from light petroleum products
Each hers has 4 filter seperators
