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Erosion of a solid surface with a cavitating liquid jet

US4497664A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 1983
Grant dateFeb 5, 1985
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4544
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solid surface is eroded by directing a liquid axially through a converging passage in a nozzle toward the surface, then deflecting the liquid in a lateral direction parallel to the surface while the liquid is subject to cavitation.

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