Noise reduction device for fluid flow systems
US6807986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K47/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A noise reduction device for use in a fluid flow system includes a central section and an outer section. The outer section is designed to reduce the velocity of an outer fluid flow relative to a central core fluid flow. The central section of the device may have a plurality of apertures, while the outer section may have upstream apertures communicating with a pressure reduction chamber and downstream apertures. The upstream apertures of the outer section may be smaller than, and off set from, the downstream apertures to increase the pressure reduction and further reduce the velocity of the fluid flow. A method is also described for reducing noise transmissions from a piping system wherein the fluid flow through the piping system is separated into an outer fluid flow and a core fluid flow, and the velocity of the outer fluid flow is reduced relative to the core fluid flow.
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