Flow characterization in a flowpath
US7111643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86871
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided for modifying a flow characteristic, such as a valve characteristic, through use of a flow characterizing device having a segmented flow characterizing channel therein including three or more discrete segments, at least one of which is a through-hole, for modifying a flow of fluid through a flowpath, in which the flow characterizing device is mounted, when a controlling edge, mounted in the flowpath adjacent the flow characterizing device, is aligned with one or more of the three or more discrete segments of the flow characterizing channel. Either or both of the flow characterizing channel and the controlling edge are selectively movable relative to one another.
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