Siphon system for a submersible turbine pump that pumps fuel from an underground storage tank
US7726336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87627
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A submersible turbine pump (STP) is provided. The STP includes a manifold having an integral siphon connection coupled to a fuel flow path in the STP and a siphon cartridge removably inserted into the manifold via the siphon connection. In general, the siphon cartridge includes a nozzle that directs fuel from the fuel flow path through a venturi when the STP is energized, thereby creating a vacuum in a chamber within the siphon cartridge. A connection point of the siphon cartridge is fluidly coupled to the chamber such that a fluid connection is provided from the exterior of the siphon cartridge to the vacuum.
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