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Water jet cleaner for standpipes

US4013518A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 27, 1975
Grant dateMar 22, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 27, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B9/0433
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Water jet apparatus comprising essentially a movable support platform swingable into alignment with such standpipe, water pipe means mounted on such platform, and slideable thereon into and out of said standpipe, power operated means for moving said water pipe, water jet means mounted at the end of said water pipe for directing one or more high pressure water jets substantially normal to the axis of said water pipe for breaking up deposits within said standpipe, coupling means in said water pipe whereby a front portion, carrying said jets may be rotated relative to a rear portion, power operated means coupled with said front portion of said water pipe for rotating the same, water supply means coupled to said water pipe, a high pressure pump for pumping water to said water supply means, water tank means for supplying said pump, recycle duct means extending between said water supply means and said tank for recycling water from said pipe back to said tank, when water is not required for said water jets, and valve means for controlling said recycle conduit, and said water supply means and said tank.

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