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Reverse pitot air filter

US5131807A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 1990
Grant dateJul 21, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 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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