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Instantaneous start and stop gas generator

US4404170A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 1982
Grant dateSep 13, 1983
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J7/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gas generator is provided which can be selectively switched between reaon and nonreaction modes. The gas generator incudes a reaction chamber which has top and bottom ends. The chamber contains reactive and nonreactive liquids, the nonreactive liquid having a greater specific gravity than the reactive liquid. A solid reactant member is provided. A device is provided for projecting the solid reactant member through the bottom of the chamber, thence through the nonreactive liquid, and thence into the reactive liquid for generating gas. Further, a device is provided for withdrawing the solid reactant member from the reactive liquid into the nonreactive liquid for terminating the generation of gas.

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