Heating device for valve to prevent internal accumulation of condensate
US8783283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6606
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a valve assembly wherein a heating modality such as an induction heater is cooperatively engaged to a prescribed location on a valve housing or body of a valve to effectively maintain the temperature of the valve above the saturation temperature of the related system pressure. Maintaining this temperature differential effectively avoids the accumulation of condensate within the interior of the valve body and/or on other internal structural features thereof.
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