Fuel Tank And Lines: Operation

The fuel pump is a variable-speed rotary-vane type, which operates in a fuel delivery module located in the fuel tank. The fuel delivery module is secured in the fuel tank with a bayonet style locking ring that is welded into the tank structure. The fuel pump module has an integral top plate for the external pipe work and electrical connectors.

Fuel level is biased towards the rear of the fuel tank by drawing fuel from the front of the tank via the jet pump, which serves to deliver a constant supply of fuel to the swirl pot. High pressure fuel from the fuel pump is directed through the jet pump's orifice, creating a low pressure area to be formed in the cross over pipe. The fuel is drawn into this low pressure area in the cross over pipe and directed into the swirl pot delivery pipe.

Fuel is pumped from the fuel pump to the to the two engine mounted HP fuel pumps via the integral filter and pressure relief valve.

The pressure relief valve assists engine starting by retaining a pre-set fuel pressure in the supply pipe and fuel rail. The pressure relief valve also limits fuel rail pressure due to temporary vapor increase in hot conditions and pressure caused by sudden load changes, for example, a fully open to closed throttle transition.

To meet emission requirements, the fuel tank and associated components are designed to minimize fuel vapor loss during refueling. This is achieved by preventing fuel vapor from the fuel tank venting directly to the atmosphere. Instead fuel vapor is directed into the charcoal canister where it is stored before being purged at intervals to the engine's intake manifold.

North American Specification (NAS) vehicles feature additional connections and pipes at the rear of the filler head and also incorporates a Diagnostic Monitoring Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump for leak detection requirements.

Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.