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Increasing fluidity of a flowing fluid

US8616239B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2013
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2191
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed apparatus and processes for increasing fluidity of a flowing fluid. The apparatus may have a number of treatment chambers adapted to receive and pass the flowing fluid. In each treatment chamber a field is applied to the fluid. The fields may be parallel to the fluid's direction of flow, and may alternate in sequence. The fluidity of the fluid is increased through exposure to the fields.

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