Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Werner H. S. Stemer
  • Blow-off device and method of blowing off live steam
    Patent number: 6333956
    Abstract: A blow-off device for live steam includes a filter for radioactive substances in order to increase operational safety in a nuclear power plant. The filter is preferably integrated in a housing of a muffler or sound absorber and is disposed on a slide which is movable along an axis under the effect of gravitational force and in particular also serves as a closure for an outlet opening of the muffler or sound absorber. A method of blowing off live steam is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Dietmar Bittermann, Erwin Laurer, Jürgen Model