Apparatuses and methods for de-aeration of a liquid
US12129872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B21/044
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses are provided for deaeration of a liquid. Liquid may be impinged onto an inclined baffle and forced through a first plurality of apertures that direct the liquid in one or more directions away from one or more outlets of a reservoir. The liquid may be passed through a second plurality of apertures. Flowing the liquid as described promotes a circuitous route of travel and provides a residence time inside of the reservoir that promotes release of entrained air.
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