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Old 22nd Mar 2011, 21:51
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Dimitris
 
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First link on google:

Commercial:
http://www.fluid-transfer.co.uk/downloads/ft_razer.pdf
Flow rates matched to aircraft fuelling rate and capacity
Deck hose - to 1500 lpm
Reel hose - to 1000 lpm
(Based on a hydrant pressure of 8.6 bar 
and a test rig back pressure of 2.1 bar).

(Ballpark you needed)

Military
No values but:
http://www.fluid-transfer.co.uk/down...20Brochure.pdf

'Meters'
Range of bulk flow positive displacement meters, 200-4166 lpm.

More:
Aircraft Refueling, Refueling Vehicles, Refueling Components
40000l Refueller

Low profile refueller suitable for fuelling aircraft from Airbus A320 to A380 at flow rates up to 3000lpm.
Fuelling rates
Reel hose: 1000 lpm through 2" hose.
Deck hose: 3000 lpm through two 2½" hoses
Overwing reel hose: 300 lpm through 1½" hose



Combine the above with the fact that the meter in the military one is up to 4000lpm you have a ballpark for fuel rate through hoses. How many hoses and how many refuelers is another question.

EDIT: If the guy asking is not legitimate he is defenitely not very smart. The above info are on the internet and I'm pretty sure if one looks can find better data for documentary that are not sensitive.
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