Flow control device

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1994-11-23

2000-08-15

Brinson, Patrick

Pipes and tubular conduits

With pressure compensators

Variable capacity chambers

138 45, 1375135, 251324, F16L 5504

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061020753

ABSTRACT:
A fluid flow control device for use in heat pump systems is provided. The device includes an elongated body shaped to define a plurality of lines of contact along the elongated body which reduces operational noise and which improves fluid flow characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes four or six lines of contact. The device may also include a highly angled nose region to improve seating and stability.

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