Reverse pitot air filter
US5131807A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/70
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inertial filter includes a pitot or probe extending into the main stream of a turbomachinery scroll, an open end portion of the probe being directed downstream. The probe also includes a cowling to orient or inertially swirl the airflow about the probe.
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