US Patent 11976599 Pumps with backup capability

A system includes a first pump connected to an inlet line and connected to a first outlet line for supplying a first sub-system over a first pressure schedule. A second pump is connected to the inlet line and connected to a second outlet line for supplying a second subsystem over a second pressure schedule. A backup selector is in fluid communication with the first and second outlet lines. The backup selector is configured to switch to a first backup mode to supply the first sub-system from the second pump upon failure of the first pump. The backup selector is configured to switch to a second backup mode to supply the second sup-system from the first pump upon failure of the second pump.