Stepped plenum system
US4609009A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1985 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/85938
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A stepped plenum system is provided for distributing particulate laden gas to a plurality of filter bags in a baghouse under substantially equal flow rate and pressure conditions. The stepped plenum system includes an inlet conduit and a plurality of outlet conduits. Gas is inserted into the inlet cross-sectional area of the inlet conduit and is directed to the outlet conduits through a stepped pattern design. The first outlet conduit and the second outlet conduit are in fluid communication with the inlet conduit. The second outlet conduit is longitudinally displaced from the first outlet conduit and provides for a second flow region which is of lower cross-sectional flow area than an initial flow region of the inlet conduit. Each of the outlet conduits include a plurality of inlet vane members which capture and redirect the flow of the gases into a direction which channels the gaseous flow into the respective outlet conduits. Outlet vane members are provided at the outlet sections of the outlet conduits to further pattern the flow egressing from the outlet conduits into a filter bag area within the baghouse compartment. Through use of stepped plenum system, there is provided a sys…
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