Flow conditioning system and method for fluid jetting tools
US7090153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/114
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the invention, a flow conditioning system for fluid jetting tools includes a housing having a plurality of jet nozzle openings and a fluid straightener disposed within the housing. The fluid straightener is defined by one or more vanes, and the vanes form a plurality of flow channels within the housing. Each flow channel is associated with at least one jet nozzle opening.
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