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Device for separating air bubbles of fluids in piping, and silencing water flow

US3952765A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 1974
Grant dateApr 27, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 4, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/3118
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device for separating air bubbles from fluids, e. g. feed water, to provide smoother flow thereof, and to protect the piping against corrosion. The device comprises a large hollow cylinder intercalated in the piping and an air-cushion member at the top of the cylinder. An air exhaust pipe is provided in the member to separate the air bubbles.

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