Fluid handling – Systems
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-17
2011-05-17
Hepperle, Stephen M (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
C285S133110, C285S133600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07942162
ABSTRACT:
A flow splitter that divides a two-phase (gas-liquid) inlet stream or a one-phase (liquid-liquid) inlet stream into equal and substantially balanced parts for distribution to an equal number of outlets horizontally oriented and connected to the flow splitter. Because of the design of the flow splitter, no control instrumentation or retention time is required during a split. Openings in each face of the flow splitter help to equalize pressure in the split and allow liquid to fill an end chamber that supports impact forces on a wedge-shaped spreader oriented with its leading edge toward an inlet stream.
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Chaudry Atif H
Gable & Gotwals
Hepperle Stephen M
National Tank Company
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