Patent · US Expired

Energy loss device

US5390896A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1993
Grant dateFeb 21, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86734
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In order to discipate energy from a high pressure fluid without causing damage and environmental nuisanse an energy loss device is used. This device includes energy loss paths including void areas arranged to draw energy from the high pressure fluid as it passes through the path. These paths may also include turns and other features to enhance energy loss.

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