Vortex flow control device
US8555924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/2109
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vortex flow control device is manufactured by forming a template unit having end walls of which the wall has an outlet opening, and a partial outer wall. The partial outer wall has an opening. A plate is subsequently secured to the template unit to partially close the opening, to leave an inlet. The size of the plate is selected so as to result in an inlet 30 sized to achieve required flow characteristics for the finished device. The plate his inclined to a planar portion on the opposite side of the inlet at an angle in the range 85° to 95°, so as to induce turbulence in the region of the inlet.
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