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Condensate drain device

US5655570A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 21, 1996
Grant dateAug 12, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16T1/34
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a condensate drain device suitable for use in high pressure systems where liquid condensate is removed. The device, through use of a wicking disk, allows removal of the condensate from the system without significant reduction in pressure or interruption of the system. There are no moving parts in the device thereby allowing continuous operation of the condensate drain without interruption.

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