Spray nozzle configuration and modeling system
US8160851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B12/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A spray injection analysis and nozzle configuration system is described having a user input unit that collects spray system input parameters and relays the collected parameters to a fluid performance matching unit and/or problem geometry unit for subsequent processing. The user inputs basic system parameters, including the desired spray fluid characteristics, to obtain suggested system configuration, including spray nozzle types and quantities. Accuracy of suggested spray nozzle type and configuration is increased via approximating the viscosity and/or surface tension parameters of the desired spray fluid with that of collected performance data. When a user already knows the desired spray nozzle type and associated system parameters, the user input unit routes this information to the problem geometry unit for creation of a problem geometry file, including calculation of the drop size distribution and spray velocity, and performance modeling via the fluid modeling unit.
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