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Process and transducers submerged in a fluid for emitting low frequency acoustic waves with lightened horns

US5636183A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1996
Grant dateJun 3, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB06B1/0618
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The object of the present invention is a process wherein transducers submed in a fluid for emitting low frequency acoustic waves with lightened horns are used to reduce the frequency of emission for a given maximum power consumption of the transducer. The transducer transmits waves in a frequency range according to the given maximum power consumption and a given electro-acoustic efficiency. The transducer comprises at least one horn solid with the extremity of a motor pillar and a rigid box. The rigid box encloses the motor pillar and has determined dimensions and external volume, and further includes a dynamic load solid with the rigid box. The dynamic load partially closes an inside section of the rigid box and divides an internal cavity into a front cavity and rear cavity. The front and rear cavities communicate.

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