Patents Assigned to Smit Nijmegan B.V.
  • Process and apparatus for the production of inert gas
    Patent number: 3947217
    Abstract: Inert gas is produced by the combustion of hydrocarbon fuel and air in a combustion chamber. The gaseous product of the combustion is cooled in a scrubbing chamber.The amount of inert gas produced is measured, and in accordance therewith the fuel-to-air ratio of the combustion is controlled discontinuously between set time intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1973
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1976
    Assignee: Smit Nijmegan B.V.
    Inventors: Johannes W. Graat, Johannes C. H. Pelser, Bart C. Hoornenborg