Flow diverter and basket
US11872602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B3/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for and method of improving fluid flow is provided. The system includes a discharge manifold defining a primary flow path partially obstructed by one or more flow diverter. The flow diverter includes an obtrusion pair, each obtrusion of the obtrusion pair extending from a rear wall of the discharge manifold into an interior area of the discharge manifold, thereby creating a void along the primary flow path. The system further includes a first nozzle extending through the primary flow path and into the void such that a nozzle inlet of the first nozzle is positioned at least partially within the void. The system further includes a plurality of subsequent nozzles, each of the first and subsequent nozzles defining a respective secondary flow path for directing fluid away from the discharge manifold. The method includes utilizing obtrusion pairs to reduce or eliminate hydraulic skip.
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