Method and dry vapor generator channel assembly for conveying a liquid from a liquid source to a liquid vaporizer with minimal liquid stagnation
US5537508A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF22B1/284
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for generating dry vapor includes a manifold assembly with a channel for conveying a liquid from a liquid source. A vessel for holding the liquid is secured to the manifold assembly and includes a fill tube connected to receive liquid from the manifold assembly's channel. A heater is provided for heating the liquid in the vessel to generate a vapor. A settling chamber is located within the vessel above the liquid in the vessel from settling out liquid drops in the vapor. The settling chamber includes a vapor inlet with a cross-section that is substantially smaller than the vessel's cross-section for receiving vapor. A vapor outlet removes dry vapor from the settling chamber.
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