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Fluid degassing

US5064449A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 1990
Grant dateNov 12, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D19/0078
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Cavitation takes place in a fluid flow passing through a constriction, such as a reduced bore in a pipe, to release dissolved gases. The gases can be collected and the fluid can flow along a diffuser section to recover pressure. The constriction can be formed by the axial outlet part of a votex valve included in the flow line. Cavitation in the fluid can be regulated by the control fluid supplied to the vortex valve.

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