High power density ultrasonic fuel cleaning with planar transducers
US8372206B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B3/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided are a range of ultrasonic cleaning assemblies that include radiating surfaces activated by corresponding arrays of planar transducers configured to increase the power applied to a reduced volume of fluid associated with a fuel assembly, thereby increasing that applied power density for improved cleaning. The individual ultrasonic cleaning assemblies may be arranged in a variety of modules that, in turn, may be combined to increase the length of the cleaning zone and provide variations in the power density applied to improve the cleaning uniformity.
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