Discharge nozzle plate for center-to-ends fiber oxidation oven
US10676847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27D2007/023
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment is directed to an oven for heating fibers. The oven comprises a supply structure disposed within the oven between first and second ends of the oven. The supply structure comprises a plurality of plenums stacked one above each other with gaps therebetween. The plenums are in fluid communication with a heating system. At least one plenum comprises at least one side wall comprising a plurality of passages formed therein, said at least one plenum configured to direct at least a portion of the heated gas into an interior of the oven from the plurality of passages. Each of the plurality of passages formed in said at least one plenum has a respective tapered cross-sectional shape.
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