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Method and apparatus for controlling phase splitting at pipe junctions

US5250104A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1992
Grant dateOct 5, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF22B37/227
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Separation of wet steam into its liquid and vapor phases is facilitated prior to encountering a junction. The separated phases are recombined as the steam exits the respective arms of the junction.

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