Vortex reduction cap
US9352861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86348
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vortex reduction cap for use within a fluid holding vessel above a discharge port for discharging the fluid from the vessel is disclosed. The vortex reduction cap includes a top solid surface greater than or equal to the area of the discharge port. The vortex reduction cap includes one or more inlets to allow fluid to flow from the vessel to an internal volume of the vortex reduction cap and then to the discharge port in the vessel. A passive element is positioned within the internal volume of the vortex reduction cap so that the flow of fluids through the cap and towards the discharge port of the vessel will be redirected around the passive element.
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