Abstract: In a fluid pump and cartridge assembly, a cartridge includes a material inlet port, a material outlet port, and a feed screw. The feed screw delivers fluid to be dispensed from the fluid inlet to the outlet port. The fluid inlet is preferably elongated in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the feed screw to enhance consistency in material flow through the cartridge. The feed screw is preferably driven by a closed-loop servo motor to achieve high-performance dispensing resolution. The assembly is preferably compatible with fixed-z and floating-z cartridges. A optional vented dispense tip, in combination with the fluid pump, allows for repeatable deposit of fillet patterns while maintaining optimal consistency.

Abstract: The invention relates to jet flows on a nozzle beam for hydrodynamic water needling, formed inside a nozzle body which is supported as a component part on the nozzle strip. The aim of the invention is to ensure long-term secure positioning of the sapphire or similar material on the nozzle strip. According to the invention, the nozzle bodies are respectively held in place in a nozzle body support which is introduced via a foot part with a smaller diameter smaller into bores in the nozel strip.

Abstract: A shower head having a plurality of nozzles, with the exterior finish of both the shower head housing and the nozzles being consistent. For example, both the shower head and the nozzles may have either a chrome or a brass exterior finish. The nozzles of the shower head of the present invention each include a nozzle insert positioned therein, with the nozzle insert having a flexible nozzle tip protruding from the nozzle. Each nozzle insert includes an passageway in fluid communication with the water inlet of the shower head whereby water introduced into the shower head is ejected from the shower head through the passageway in the nozzle insert. The flexibility of the nozzle tip provides a convenient mechanism for eliminating build-up of, e.g., calcium or other deposits by manually flexing the nozzle tip.

Abstract: An improved orifice assembly for use with an ultra high pressure fluid jet cutting apparatus is disclosed. The improved orifice assembly generally includes an orifice body defining a central bore, a high pressure inlet cavity located at an upstream portion of the body, a mixing cavity located at a downstream portion of the body, and an abrasive material inlet bore that is in direct communication with the mixing cavity. The inlet or high pressure cavity preferably has a cylindrical cross section at the side wall portion and a generally flat bottom wall, with a constant radius transition portion between the side and bottom walls. A jeweled orifice is preferably located at the bottom wall and forms a portion thereof. A chamfer at the downstream portion of the mixing chamber permits appropriate coaxial alignment of a mixing tube with the jeweled orifice so as to preserve proper fluid flow characteristics.

Abstract: A shower head having a plurality of nozzles, with the exterior finish of both the shower head housing and the nozzles being consistent. For example, both the shower head and the nozzles may have either a chrome or a brass exterior finish. The nozzles of the shower head of the present invention each include a nozzle insert positioned therein, with the nozzle insert having a flexible nozzle tip protruding from the nozzle. Each nozzle insert includes an passageway in fluid communication with the water inlet of the shower head whereby water introduced into the shower head is ejected from the shower head through the passageway in the nozzle insert. The flexibility of the nozzle tip provides a convenient mechanism for eliminating build-up of, e.g., calcium or other deposits by manually flexing the nozzle tip.

Abstract: Various nozzles, components of nozzles, and methods, materials and devices for making them are disclosed.

Abstract: A nozzle for generating a high-pressure jet of a flowable medium, having a nozzle body (1) and a nozzle disk (2) which is embedded therein in a recess (7), consists of a high-strength material, and has an axial, preferably centric nozzle bore (3) which leads into an inlet and/or outlet bore (4, 5), is designed such that the nozzle disk (2) rests under compressive strain on the contact surfaces of the recess (7).

Abstract: A gun-like spray device having a spray nozzle assembly at the discharge end and a reciprocatably movable valve needle for controlling the liquid flow through the discharge nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes an orifice member which defines a liquid discharge orifice and a rigid valve seat for centering and precisely locating the valve needle in a closed position. An annular resilient sealing member is secured within the orifice member for engaging and creating a liquid seal about the valve needle separate and apart from the rigid seat when the valve needle is in a closed position. The spray nozzle assembly may be used with spray devices having different sized valve needles and includes a first rigid valve seat downstream of the resilient sealing member for receiving a relatively small diameter valve needle and a second rigid valve seat upstream of the resilient sealing member for receiving a relatively large diameter valve needle.

Abstract: In an electronic fuel injector used in a combustion system using gas fuel, the present invention suppresses wearing of worn portions to make control of stable supply of gas fuel possible by forming a surface reforming layer (nitrided layer etc.) having wear resistance on a surface of a structural material of worn portions of the electronic fuel injector.

Abstract: A thin film coating for a low alloy steel or tool steel components in a fuel injector (14), such as a fuel injector needle valve (86) is disclosed. A thin film coating (96) consists of a metal carbon material layer less than 2.0 microns thick applied to a low alloy steel substrate (95) or tool steel substrate (95) used in fuel injector components, such as the fuel injector needle valve (86) or a portion thereof. Optionally, a thin bond layer (98) of chromium is deposited between the steel substrate (95) and the primary metal carbon material coating (96). The thin film coating (96) minimizes abrasive and adhesive wear associated with the needle valve (86) and cooperating nozzle surfaces (62, 63) of the fuel injector (14).

Abstract: The invention relates to jet flows on a nozzle beam for hydrodynamic water needling, formed inside a nozzle body which is supported as a component part on the nozzle strip. The aim of the invention is to ensure long-term secure positioning of the sapphire or similar material on the nozzle strip. According to the invention, the nozzle bodies are respectively held in place in a nozzle body support which is introduced via a foot part with a smaller diameter smaller into bores in the nozel strip.

Abstract: A lid assembly for a rotatable atomizer wheel with an atomizing chamber therein for the receipt of a slurry through the lid assembly. The lid assembly includes a lid member with a first opening there through adapted to fit onto the rotatable atomizer wheel over the atomizing chamber. The lid assembly further includes a wear ring fitted inside and extending through the first opening through the lid member for protecting the exposed surface of the first opening through the lid member from wear caused by slurry flowing through the lid into the atomizing chamber.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an improved nozzle, particularly for use in wear-resistant rotary atomizers, to atomizer wheels containing such improved nozzles and to a method for obtaining microspherical particles with a narrower particle size distribution when using such nozzles. The atomizer wheels and nozzles have at least the same wear resistance as those described in the prior art, but have been improved to provide microspherical particles with a very narrow particle size distribution. The nozzle of the present invention comprises a flow channel in the shape of a vertical slot that may be lined with wear-resistant sintered material. The vertical slot may be uniformly rounded. It was found that when these improved nozzles are used for spray-drying suspensions, microspherical particles with a narrower particle size distribution are obtained than when using nozzles with cylindrical flow channels.

Abstract: A jet pump for a nuclear reactor includes a riser and an inlet mixer having a set of nozzles and a mixing section for receiving coolant flow from the nozzles and suction flow from an annular space between the reactor vessel and the shroud core. To minimize or eliminate electrostatic deposition of charged particulates carried by the coolant on interior wall surface of the inlet-mixer of the jet pump, and also to inhibit stress corrosion cracking, the interior wall surfaces of the nozzles and mixing section are coated with a ceramic oxide such as TiO2 and Ta2O5 to thicknesses of about 0.5-1.5 microns.

Abstract: A fluid dispense tip includes a bevel at an opening to reduce the amount of surface tension, or “land”, at the opening. The bevel is formed by grinding in a longitudinal direction such that any tooling scars resulting from the grinding operation are likewise longitudinally oriented, further reducing the amount of surface tension in the tip, thereby leading to heightened dispensing accuracy. The tip may be machined from stock as a unitary piece, to increase its lifetime, and may be formed with a bore of a relatively large diameter that is tapered down to a smaller diameter near the tip opening, to allow for delivery of fluid through the tip body at a decreased pressure. A cleaning tool may be provided for removing residual material from the inner surfaces of the tip. A removable liner sleeve may be provided within the bore to reduce the effective inner diameter of the dispense tip.

Abstract: An outlet nozzle for use within a centrifuge rotor. The outlet nozzle includes an axial inlet channel and an outlet channel disposed angularly with respect to the inlet channel. An insert is received within the holder and includes an orifice portion and a directing portion. The directing portion shields at least a portion of the outlet channel for preventing impact therewith and for diverting fluid flow from the inlet channel of the holder and into the orifice portion of the insert. The insert further includes an inlet edge at a proximal end which is defined by the intersection of the outlet channel and the inlet channel.

Abstract: A fuel injector seat for a fuel injector assembly, and more particularly for a high-pressure fuel injector assembly, having a number of features for minimizing the formation of combustion chamber deposits on the seat, providing a selected finish on a needle-sealing portion, and reducing sac volume. These features include positioning a transition portion between the needle-sealing portion and an orifice portion, positioning a sharp edge at the outlet of the orifice portion, and applying a coating to certain surfaces of the seat. This invention also relates to a fuel injector seat and method of manufacturing the fuel injector seat, and a method of evaluating when the transition portion is required between the orifice and needle-sealing portions for a particular seat arrangement.

Abstract: An abrasivejet cutting head is disclosed for use in an abrasivejet cutting system. The cutting head includes a replaceable generally cylindrical insert member having a fluid passageway aligned with the passageway of the housing. A waterjet-forming orifice member is supported within the insert in axial alignment with the abrasivejet discharge nozzle located at the downstream end of the cutting head. The insert is locked into the cutting head by the sleeve of an abrasive-carrying conduit, and provides the mixing region in which the abrasive is entrained into the waterjet. By making the jet-forming orifice and mixing region an integral unit, the mixing chamber is conveniently changed every time the wear in the jet-forming orifice requires an orifice change to maintain high cutting efficiency, while adding virtually no cost in additional components since it merely requires a slightly elongated insert than would otherwise be necessary.

Abstract: The atomizer wheel includes a plurality of ejection apertures distributed over the circumference of an external wall, in which a plurality of inserts are arranged. The inserts each includes a bushing and a wear-resistant lining arranged in the bushing such that a contact surface of the lining abuts against an internal side of the bushing. Each insert is provided with a transition surface extending between an inner end face of the lining and the contact surface, and the transition surface includes at least one portion forming an angle with the contact surface, by which it is possible to direct the flow of the material to be atomized along the transition surface of the lining and farther down to the inner side of the external wall and thus avoid wear on the bushing.

Abstract: An elongate water spray nozzle (8) for use with mining equipment, comprises a cylindrical body member (9) having a leading end (10) and a trailing end (11), with a circumferential groove (12) provided in the body member (9) towards the trailing end (11), the groove (12) housing firstly an inner, resiliently deformable ‘O’-ring (13), and secondly an outer, split spring steel latching ring (14), the ‘O’-ring (13) being resiliently operable on the steel ring (14) to bias the steel ring (14) concentrically with the longitudinal axis (15) of the nozzle (8). The invention also includes a pick box (6) provided with nozzles (8). The invention also includes a pick box provided with a nozzle (8), and a rotary cutting head provided with a plurality of such pick boxes.

Abstract: In an injection molding machine a mixer is provided that reduces the flow imbalances inherent in the melt as the flow branches within a manifold or other part of the injection machine. The mixer increase melt homogeneity by gradually mixing and changing the melt flow from all helical flow to all annular flow. The mixer provides an improved means for reducing flow imbalances that results in the elimination of weld lines and other part non-uniformities.

Abstract: A coinjection nozzle communicating with a mold cavity to form a multilayered article and an injection molding method are provided. The nozzle includes at least two flow channels communicating with an outlet, with each flow channel including at least one spiral groove that decreases in depth towards the outlet area to eliminate weld lines and dips in the resultant article.

Abstract: A spreader for spreading a fluid, such as an adhesive, in a thin layer on a surface including a spreader housing and a plurality of outlet nozzles, which are arranged at regular intervals along one side of the spreader housing, and which are connected to a feeding channel system accommodated in the housing. The feeding channel system communicates with an inlet opening for the fluid. The nozzles, the feeding channel system thereof and the inlet opening are shaped in a separate lining detachably secured in the housing, the housing including cavities for receiving the lining and being able to firmly clamp around the lining in use, and whereby at least one opening is provided in the housing, where the nozzles project from the interior of the housing through the opening.

Abstract: A nozzle for transferring a flow of liquid metal between metallurgical vessels or molds comprising an entry portion for receiving the liquid metal. A flow regulator, such as a stopper rod, is movable from an open position to a closed position with respect to the entry portion for respectively permitting and prohibiting flow through the nozzle. The entry portion and the flow regulator define a control zone therebetween. A pressure modulator, downstream of the control zone, is adapted to minimize a pressure differential across the control zone. The pressure modulator constricts flow downstream of the control zone.

Abstract: A dispensing device for powder coating material includes an outer device portion having a first inner surface and a central passageway for mounting the outer portion on a rotary shaft for rotating the dispensing device. An inner portion of the dispensing device has a second outer surface shaped complementarily to the first surface and a somewhat bell- or cup-shaped third inner surface. Threaded fasteners retain the inner portion in the outer portion with the first and second surfaces in engagement. The outer portion is constructed from a first material having mechanical strength to withstand the stresses attending rotation of the dispensing device. The inner portion is constructed from a second material relatively more inert to the movement of the powder coating material across the third surface.

Abstract: An air cannon, formed by associating an air amplifier and an outlet cone with one another, receives chopped fibers and forcefully deposits the chopped fibers on a collection surface or web moving beyond an outlet end of the outlet cone. The air amplifier includes insert structure formed of an abrasion resistant material to prevent abrasive wear within the air amplifier caused by the chopped fibers. A binder is applied to the resulting mat of chopped fibers, the binder is activated by the application of energy with the resulting treated mat being compacted, cooled and rolled up to form a chopped strand mat package. For wide mats, one or more banks of air cannons extend across the moving collection web.

Abstract: An electrostatic coating system having a rotary atomizing device formed of a non-conductive body member having an opening in an outer end thereof, a semiconductive member is disposed on a side portion of the body member, a first lip devoid of the semiconductive member is disposed about the opening of the body member proximate the outer end thereof, and a second lip is disposed radially outwardly of the first lip, between the first lip and the inner end of the body member.

Abstract: In a dispense tip adapter system, an adapter unit provides for compatibility between high-performance dispensing needles and conventional dispensing pump systems. The dispensing pump includes an outlet through which dispensed material is delivered, and includes an output body with alignment pins extending therefrom and first threads about the body. The dispensing needle includes a longitudinally-disposed body and neck, the body and neck including a longitudinal port providing a path for delivery of the dispensed material through the dispensing needle. The body of the dispensing needle includes an outer surface that is keyed for angular positioning of the needle with respect to the pump. The adapter includes an alignment plate, and index plate and an adapter nut. The alignment plate comprises a plurality of alignment holes for mating with the alignment pins, a material aperture aligned with the pump outlet, and a plurality of index pins extending from the body of the alignment plate.

Abstract: A precision dispenser comprising a housing having a longitudinal axis, a chamber therein and an outlet from which a controlled amount of fluid leaves the chamber to be deposited on a surface. An impeller is mounted within the housing about the longitudinal axis thereof and is provided with a plurality of parabolic shaped impeller blades located within the chamber. Fluid is supplied from a source to the spaces between the impeller blades, preferably by a passage extending longitudinally along the impeller to one or more orifices located in the impeller between the blades. The impeller is rotated by a controlled drive motor to rotate the blades within the chamber to force fluid from the chamber through the outlet for delivery to the surface.

Abstract: A metallurgical or chemical oxygen nozzle including an oxygen lance head (1) for pointing at a metallurgical melt. The nozzle comprises a front surface (40) and an assembly of at least two substantially concentric tubes (20, 30), said front surface (40) being made of electrolytic copper. The front surface (40) is joined (52) to said tubes (20, 30) by high-energy density welding, the head is made of a number of head elements each of which consists of a material specifically selected for the respective head element, and said head elements are all joined by high-energy density welding.

Abstract: A pump for coating molten metal onto a substrate includes a base with an impeller chamber, at least one molten metal inlet opening to the base, at least one molten metal outlet opening from the base, and an impeller connected to one end of a motor driven shaft and rotatable in the impeller chamber, the base, shaft and impeller being made of refractory material. A conduit is in communication with the molten metal discharged from the molten metal outlet opening. The conduit is formed of refractory material and comprises an arcuate shaped portion in which molten metal outlet openings are disposed. An insulating region is located between the conduit and a motor support. The conduit has a shape and the conduit outlet openings are configured and arranged to discharge molten metal toward an interior of the conduit in upward and downward directions such that exterior surfaces of a workpiece passed therein are coated with molten metal.

Abstract: The mounting of a component subjected to pressure from a fluid requires special precautions if the component is made of wear resistant, hard and hence generally brittle material and may be destroyed by locally raised stresses. A fluidic component of this kind, made, for example, of silicon/glass is arranged in an elastomeric shaped component, made, for example, of silicon rubber. The inner contours of the elastomeric shaped component correspond to the outer contours of the fluidic component. The outer contours of the shaped component corresponds to the inner contours of a holder. Due to this “floating mounting” there are no unacceptable local pressure peaks and no deformation of the fluidic component. The device is particularly suitable for mounting a fluidic component made of glass or silicon, or miniature dimensions, subject to high pressure.

Abstract: A flow channel is provided in a nozzle housing for resin flow, said flow channel having an inlet area for receiving resin and an outlet area for transferring resin to a mold cavity. An elongated shaft extends in the flow channel. At least one spiral groove is provided in the flow channel facing the shaft that decreases in depth towards the outlet area.

Abstract: A fluid nozzle for an air assisted spray device is disclosed, wherein the fluid nozzle may have a nozzle tip therein which is more resistant to fluid abrasion than other portions of the fluid nozzle. In one embodiment, a plurality of nozzle tips are capable of being interchangeably used with a single main body of the fluid nozzle. Thus, replacement nozzle tips can be used when: (a) a nozzle tip effectiveness deteriorates due to wear, and (b) a fluid to be sprayed requires a nozzle tip with a different configuration. Further, in one embodiment, the fluid nozzle of the present invention provides an annular plenum between a recess wall of the main body, and an exterior portion of the nozzle tip. Such a plenum is used to enhance the volume and turbulence within an air chamber of the spray device prior to the air exiting for atomizing the fluid being sprayed. Thus, such enhanced turbulence provides a more uniform air velocity exiting the air chamber.

Abstract: A non-plugging nozzle and self-cleaning drilling tool incorporating the nozzle is provided. The nozzle has a body that defines a central passageway extending axially from the top to the bottom of the body. The central passageway defines an inlet orifice at the top and an exit orifice at the bottom. A side passageway extends through the side wall of the nozzle and communicates with a cylindrical portion of the central passageway, the intersection of which defines a side inlet orifice that is substantially square. Because the intersection is substantially square, particles may not become trapped within the nozzle and plug the side passageway. When incorporated into a drilling tool, particularly a polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit, the drilling tool becomes self cleaning. The side passageway of the nozzle is directed at the voids formed in the cutting face of the drilling tool creating a cross flow through the voids and preventing accumulation and balling therein.

Abstract: A glue head delivers lines or spots of glue onto a substrate, such as packaging materials, with precision positioning of the glue pattern, with short and balanced on/off compensation times essentially independent of glue pressure, and at high nozzle velocity. Pressurized glue advances into a plenum of the glue head preferably in a horizontal direction, then into a short and low-volume exit tube and through a nozzle, flowing in a direction perpendicular to the inflow direction. Flow to the nozzle is closed by a diaphragm valve comprising flexible elastomeric material which seats against the upstream end of the exit tube. An important feature is that glue actuator pressure is balanced, and smooth operation and glue delivery are achieved, by a rocker arm above the glue valve which, when the valve is closed by pushing the elastomeric material against the glue delivery tube, releases pressure on the glue at an upstream point in the glue plenum.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extending the life of air ports and nozzles in furnaces, particularly recovery boilers for burning black liquor to produce heat and a chemical melt. Apparatus is provided for feeding combustion air into a furnace having a tube wall, the apparatus comprising: an air port disposed in the tube wall, and connected to an air duct through which air flows into and then through the air port, and into the furnace; and a protective insert of heat conductive and heat and corrosion resistant material mounted in the air port and positioned so that it is cooled by the air flowing through the air port. The protective insert has sufficient thermal mass (e.g. a volume of between 40,000-4,000,000 cubic mm) so as to effectively even out temperature peaks caused by melt splashes from the furnace impacting the vicinity of the air port, e. g. the protective insert is made out of highly corrosion resistant steel such as stainless steel.

Abstract: A rotary atomizing cup has an internal concave opening and a distributor member disposed in said opening for passing particles through the distributor member to an atomizing ring as the cup is being rotated. The distributor member is formed of a polymer material, the cup body of aluminum and the atomizing ring of stainless steel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a thermal spray apparatus with improved thermal efficiency and wear resistance in both the nozzle and barrel combustion chamber. Specifically, disclosed herein is a thermal spray apparatus for spraying substrate coatings, comprising a high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) gun wherein said gun includes a combustion chamber generating heated flow therefrom and a nozzle downstream from said chamber. The nozzle and/or chamber contain a first layer of material heated by the flow, and a second layer of material which contacts the first layer when said first layer is heated. The first layer has a thermal conductivity that is lower than said second layer and preferably a lower thermal expansion coefficient. In use, the contact of the first heated layer of material with the second layer operates to remove heat from the first layer therein providing automatic/self-regulating temperature control of the HVOF apparatus.

Abstract: An improved air blast apparatus for yarn drawing machines includes a main pipe, a guide pipe, and a polygonal draft box coaxially mounted on the guide pipe. The guide pipe has a throat portion, whereas the draft box has a blast nozzle 180 degrees apart from the throat portion. Such a design and the arrangement of the angles of the draft box help interfere with the air currents inside the draft box so that the air pressure may be more evenly distributed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nozzle and a nozzle mix gunning system incorporating the nozzle for pneumatically propelling dry or wetted particulate gunning material toward a substrate a distance removed from the nozzle and at an angle to the line of sight of the operator. The nozzle comprises a plurality of substantially straight tubular sections. Each section is lined with an abrasion resistant material, and joined to the other sections in a manner that produces a curvature in the nozzle. The cross-section of the jacket sections and the bore of the abrasion resistant liner may be independently circular or polygonal, where a jacket or liner having a polygonal cross-section has at least three substantially flat sides.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing tube with fluid deflection surface that attenuates accumulation of solidified sprayed fluid. The fluid deflection surfaces can be used for mechanically breaking-up a fluid to enhance sprayability and uniformity or to create a fan spray, or both. The inlet end of the fluid dispensing tube can be fluidly connected to a container of fluid.

Abstract: Electrostatic spray appliance for coating material for the spray-coating of articles comprisesa single carrier (4) which carries a plurality of gun barrels (6, 8), so that the carrier (4), together with the gun barrels, forms spray guns. The gun barrels (6, 8) are releasably fastened to the carrier (4). The supply lines (54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 78) are combined to form a line bundle and are led through a movable robot arm (68) in the longitudinal direction of the arm on the side of the carrier (4) facing away from the gun barrels (6, 8). The spray nozzles (12) are preferably slit nozzles having slits arranged obliquely relative to their theoretical connecting line.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nozzle and a nozzle mix gunning system incorporating the nozzle for pneumatically propelling dry or wetted particulate gunning material toward a substrate a distance removed from the nozzle and at an angle to the line of sight of the operator. The nozzle comprises a plurality of substantially straight tubular sections. Each section is lined with an abrasion resistant material, and joined to the other sections in a manner that produces a curvature in the nozzle.

Abstract: An eductor liner article comprising: a flexible and substantially cylindrically shaped sleeve member with upstream and downstream ends; and a flange collar member adjacent and perpendicularly attached at an internal edge or surface to the up stream end of the sleeve member, wherein the flange collar member anchors the liner in an eductor joint, and wherein the liner eliminates or substantially reduces the deposition and accumulation of particulate material contained in a process stream educing through an eductor member in the vicinity of the eductor joint.

Abstract: A dual fluid spray nozzle adapted to produce a finely atomized spray of a liquid includes a body which encloses a first atomization chamber, a nozzle tip, and a plate disposed between the first atomization chamber and the nozzle tip so as define a second atomization chamber. The plate defines a plurality of passages through which liquid passes from the first atomization chamber into the second atomization chamber and is further atomized. The nozzle may include a plurality of plates and more than two atomization chambers. In such embodiments, each plate has a reduced total cross-sectional area of passages relative to the preceding plate.

Abstract: In a method of and apparatus for accelerating and pressurizing a fluidized stream of particulate material, e.g. for blast cleaning by ice particles, the stream flows through a constriction in a flow passage. A flow of blast medium is discharged from a blast nozzle at supersonic speed into the fluidized stream so as to form within the fluidized stream a flow front which is impenetrable by the fluidized stream and which co-operates with the constriction to form an effective nozzle for accelerating the fluidized stream. Grounding is provided controlling electrostatic charges for either better work effect or neutralization in unwanted or hazardous conditions, and safety pressure relief, blast intensity control, articulation and changement of final nozzles for effective operation are also provided.

Abstract: A dual-fluid low pressure drop atomizer utilizes extended wear life material and comprises a nozzle head having a secondary mix chamber therein for receiving a mixture of a first compressible fluid and a second fluid containing solids from a primary mix chamber. The nozzle head also has an orifice therein communicating with and adjacent to the secondary mix chamber for discharging a jet of the mixture. The orifice and the secondary mix chamber form an approximate right angle therebetween. An inner barrel is connected to the nozzle head at the primary mix chamber and supplies the first fluid to the nozzle head. An outer barrel is arranged around the inner barrel creating an annulus therebetween and is also connected to the nozzle head for supplying the second fluid to the nozzle head. Wear resistant material provided in the primary and secondary mix chambers reduces erosion within the atomizer head.

Abstract: The present invention includes a flow nozzle with a main body having an annular inlet and an annular outlet. The annular outlet includes a material of fiberglass and ceramic-filled nylon that encloses the orifice. The present invention also includes a method for making a flow nozzle. The method includes providing a main body with an annular inlet and an annular outlet. Next, the main body is positioned in a mold and is molded with a material that includes fiberglass and ceramic-filled nylon so that the fiberglass and ceramic-filled nylon is molded onto the annular outlet. An orifice is defined by the fiberglass-ceramic-nylon material.

Abstract: A dual-fluid low pressure drop atomizer utilizes extended wear life material and comprises a nozzle head having a chamber therein for receiving a mixture of a first compressible fluid and a second fluid containing solids. The nozzle head also has an orifice therein communicating with and adjacent to the mix chamber for discharging jets of the mixture. The orifice and the mix chamber form an approximate right angle therebetween. An inner barrel is connected to the nozzle head at the mix chamber and supplies the first fluid to the nozzle head. An outer barrel is arranged around the inner barrel creating an annulus therebetween and is also connected to the nozzle head for supplying the second fluid to the nozzle head. Wear resistant material provided in the mix chamber reduces erosion within the atomizer head. A plurality of ports are provided in the nozzle head and communicate with the orifice for discharging a jet at a multiplicity of locations.