Inlet support structure for a tension acting rupture disc
US10100942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/1729
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inlet support structure for use with a rupture disc, the inlet support structure including an annular member having an inner diameter, an outer diameter, a plurality of spaced apart cut-outs extending from the inner diameter towards the outer diameter, a central non-circular opening extending through the annular member and including the cut-outs, the cut-outs providing additional space for the petals of a rupture disc to be received therein when the rupture disc ruptures so as to provide a greater flow area through the rupture disc.
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