Valve with vortex chamber and a mechanical member to shut off flow
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Jun 26, 2007
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Nov 4, 2004
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Apr 2, 2002
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Abstract
A valve assembly (10) comprises a vortex chamber (14) with an axial outlet port (20), a main inlet port (16) for a fluid to be controlled, and a substantially tangential inlet port (25); the fluid enters through an inlet chamber (13) in which is a mechanical valve (26) movable so as to obstruct fluid flow into the vortex chamber (14). A duct (24) links the inlet chamber (13) to the tangential inlet port (25) of the vortex chamber. The position of the mechanical valve (26) affects the flow of fluid through the duct (24), so the vortex chamber (14) amplifies the effect of the mechanical valve. Further movement of the valve (26) closes off flow altogether (40). The assembly may include a weir (36) in the outlet, to separate gas and liquid phases.
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ACCENTUS PLC | 329 HARWELL DIDCOT OXFORDSHIRE OX11 OQJ |
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- 2002 Application Filing Year
- F15C Class
- 38 Applications Filed
- 16 Patents Issued To-Date
- 42.11 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bowe, Michael Joseph | Preston, GB | 45 | 429 |
# of filed Patents : 45 Total Citations : 429 | |||
Stairmand, John William | Chester, GB | 15 | 129 |
# of filed Patents : 15 Total Citations : 129 |
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