Helical baffle for once-through steam generator
US12130009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steam generator includes a shroud and an annular stepwise helical baffle extending along at least part of a length of the shroud. There is a riser located in a central region of the steam generator. The helical baffle is made up of at least one annular sector of flat plates. The edges of the flat plates may be straight or corrugated.
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