Valve unit and reaction apparatus having the same

Details Valve unit and reaction apparatus having the same Valve unit and reaction apparatus having the same

2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Schneider, Craig M (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Flow affected by fluid contact, energy field or coanda effect

Means to regulate or vary operation of device

C251S011000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07926514

ABSTRACT:
Provided are a valve unit and a reaction apparatus having the valve unit. The valve unit includes a phase transition material, which melts and expands upon an application of the electromagnetic waves to the valve filler, and the valve filler is directed into the channel through the connection passage and closes the channel. The valve unit also includes heat generation particles, which are dispersed in the phase transition material and generate heat upon an application of electromagnetic wave energy.

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