Steam hammer pump and electrical power facility
US12098843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF22B37/72
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pump uses the steam hammer effect to pump water from a reservoir into a control volume. Steam is injected into a water conduit extending between a liquid water reservoir and the control volume forms a liquid steam interface. Steam within the conduit condenses on the interface creating a region of partial vacuum. Water accelerates into the region of partial vacuum and is vented into the control volume, flow being controlled by a valve.
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