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Apparatus for controlling hydraulic flow of liquid under pressure in a pipeline

US4596263A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 5, 1983
Grant dateJun 24, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 5, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7847
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a dual valve apparatus for controlling hydraulic flow of liquid under pressure in a pipeline and which closes off the flow of liquid in a manner which minimizes surge pressure in the pipeline. The dual valve apparatus comprises a check valve of the swing-flap type with a pressure relief valve mounted in the check valve member.

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