Fluid handling – Self-proportioning or correlating systems – Self-controlled branched flow systems
Patent
1995-01-23
1996-08-27
Hepperle, Stephen M.
Fluid handling
Self-proportioning or correlating systems
Self-controlled branched flow systems
13711503, 251126, F16K 1700
Patent
active
055491316
ABSTRACT:
An automatic recirculation valve having a body portion, a central hub integral with said body portion and inlet, main outlet and recirculation outlets. A main valve element responsive to flow from said inlet to said main outlet includes a hollow stem forming a bypass valve member through which recirculation fluid flows. A shaft guide bushing surrounding the valve stem and bypass adapter in the bypass outlet provides a recirculation fluid passage and imparts a swirling movement to the recirculation fluid exiting the recirculation outlet to protect the valve body and downstream piping from damage.
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Henofer James J.
Maxwell Horace J.
Sirchio Ronald J.
Hepperle Stephen M.
Keystone International Holdings Corp.
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