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Diffusing means

US4272955A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 1979
Grant dateJun 16, 1981
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Expiry dateJun 28, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23R3/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A diffuser is provided for achieving efficient conversion of the dynamic head associated with pressurized fluid into static pressure. The diffuser includes structure for reducing the boundary layer accumulated by the fluid during flow in the diffuser and for turning the fluid within the diffuser flowpath.

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