Apparatus and method for generating swirling flow

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9956532
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14534263

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An apparatus and method for generating a swirl is disclosed that is used to induce an axi-symmetric swirling flow to an incoming flow. The disclosed subject matter induces a uniform and axi-symmetric swirl, circumferentially around a discharge location, thus imparting a more accurate, repeatable, continuous, and controllable swirl and mixing condition of interest. Moreover, the disclosed subject matter performs the swirl injection at a lower pressure drop in comparison to a more traditional methods and devices.

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U S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYWASHINGTON DC

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Haden, Robert E North Huntingdon, US 2 2
Lorentz, Donald G Jeannette, US 7 34

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