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Plate valve

US4184508A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1977
Grant dateJan 22, 1980
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Expiry dateSep 28, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7839
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plate valve is presented in which flow losses are reduced and effective flow area is maximized by establishing a ratio of effective seat area (Fs) to area between the plates (Fb) such that Fs/Fb is between 0.4 and 0.8. The spacing between plates is higher compared to the width of the plates than in the prior art, and the width of the plates may decrease for plates of increasing diameter.

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