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Method and apparatus to control dispensing rate of a solid product with changing temperature

US7597861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2005
Grant dateOct 6, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01F21/4021
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dispenser (10) uses first and second flow controls (70, 73). The flow controls maintain first and second flow ranges independent of diluent pressure within a pressure range, wherein the use solution's concentration is maintained over the pressure range. A third flow control (75) may also be utilized in a third diluent passageway for maintaining a third flow range independent of the diluent pressure within the pressure range. A bypass valve assembly (41) is operatively connected to the third incoming diluent passageway. The bypass valve has a temperature control valve. The temperature control valve having a bypass passageway, wherein additional diluent is added to the use solution, thereby controlling the use solution's concentration.

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