Fault tolerant fluid flow apparatus
US4848393A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87885
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure is directed to a fault tolerant fluid flow apparatus which will continue to function during a malfunction of a valve utilized therein. The disclosed apparatus uses parallel arms, each containing serially connected valves and may be incorporated in a manifold. One embodiment utilizes an inlet and outlet switching valve so that one of the parallel arms can be closed off from fluid flow for service of a valve therein.
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