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Flow noise reduction

US5226446A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1991
Grant dateJul 13, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7869
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A flow noise reduction assembly having a fixed flow limiting orifice or an inlet pressure responsive flow control washer having a flow limiting orifice. A conically faced diverter is disposed closely adjacent the downstream face of the orifice and an expansion chamber is disposed downstream of the flow diverter for noise attenuation.

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