Fluid flow conditioner
US6047903A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15D1/001
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is a flow conditioner for a fire nozzle which is located upstream of the nozzle outlet. The conditioner reduces swirl and improves flow characteristics. The conditioner of the present invention is manufactured from a single plate, wherein a plurality of passages for fluid flow are provided. The openings are tapered inwardly on there upstream inlet and tapered outwardly at the discharge opening. A nozzle outlet deflector is connected to the plate by a stem in one embodiment.
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