Abstract: A pressure relief function is incorporated into a proportional solenoid controlled heater valve for an automobile heater. One of two internal valve seats is spring-biased against an internal shoulder and is exposed to pressure differential across it. When inlet pressure from the engine coolant pump seeks to rise above a predetermined level, the spring-loaded seat unseats thereby diverting some of the flow away from the heater core and back to the pump inlet.

Abstract: There is disclosed a pilot operated pressure-reducing valve system incorporating a main valve and a pilot valve, the latter being either near or remote from the main valve. The pilot and main valves cooperate with each other in such manner that the main valve will close very rapidly, this being important in aircraft fueling systems for example. Two related poppets are provided in the pilot valve, one such poppet being adapted to permit high flow for achievement of the substantially instantaneous main valve closure.

Abstract: A controllable dispenser which dispenses an aqueous solution of a soluble substance. The dispenser has an inlet to accept a supply of water and an outlet to discharge the solution. The dispenser includes a container having a chamber, where the soluble substance is placed, and a passage surrounding the chamber. The chamber is longitudinally in line with the inlet and outlet. The water entering the device is able to flow through both the chamber and the passage. The fluid flowing through the passage functions as a carrier of the solution to the outlet. The chamber is defined at both ends by an orifice. Various chambers may be used, each having a different diameter and different size orifices, one allowing a greater rate of flow than another, thereby increasing the level of concentration or the rate of solubility. The device is preferably constructed of a transparent material which enables the user to observe the amount of soluble substance remaining in the chamber.

Abstract: Using conventional manufacturing methods, porous, sintered, compacted powder bodies shaped as straight cylinders can be produced with extremely small variations in their flow resistance to a fluid. According to the invention, such bodies are produced in series so that, for a certain fluid and a certain pressure drop above the body, they produce a predetermined flow which can easily be regulated by using simple pressure-regulating equipment for controlling the pressure drop. The invention comprises an apparatus consisting of a pipe with pressure-regulating means, a container for a body according to the invention, and a series of bodies with different flow resistance for setting different flow intervals in the pipe for given fluids. The invention also comprises a method for setting a predetermined flow for a specific fluid at a given pressure, and the use of well defined porous bodies enabling a desired pressure to be set by regulating the pressure drop across the body.

Abstract: A dual wall containment vessel for liquids including environmentally hazardous fluids having a recessed foundation for supporting the sidewalls of the primary containment tank while maintaining a fluid impermeable secondary tank that completely surrounds and contains the primary tank. The present invention further provides for containment and detection of leaks occurring in the primary tank, the secondary tank, or both by utilizing multiple floors and routing of escaped fluids to locations at which they can be detected or observed.

Abstract: A fertilizer applicator is provided for use with a sprinkler line system. The applicator comprises a fertilizer container with integrally formed internal inlet and outlet tubes. Water is fed through an inlet-outlet tube into the bottom of the fertilizer container, where it dissolves or dilutes some of the solid or liquid fertilizer and forms a leached, concentrated solution. This concentrate continuously rises through the fertilizer and into the outlet tube where it drains downwardly. The concentrate is then diluted with water coming through the inlet-outlet tube including a venturi, the size of which controls the flow rate of the concentrate. The diluted concentrate is then passed into the sprinkler system for application to vegetation. The applicator has a single piece, simplified design, without moving parts, and does not leak fertilizer into the drain.

Abstract: During the assembly steps of a rotary valve, after an input shaft is attached onto a torsion bar, the input shaft is rotated clockwise and counterclockwise concentrically with the torsion bar. A central position is thus detected and determined such that a hydraulic pressure, which is generated when the input shaft is rotated by some angle clockwise from the central position relative to an output shaft, is symmetrical with a hydraulic pressure generated when the input shaft is rotated by the same angle counterclockwise from the central position. While the determined central position of the input shaft in a peripheral direction relative to the torsion bar is maintained, the input shaft is axially secured. By pulling the torsion bar further into the input shaft, an engaging portion of the torsion bar engages in a securing bore of the input shaft.

Abstract: A back pressure control device is connected to the actuator of a control valve to limit the amount of gas released from the actuator after each actuation. Approximately two thirds of the volume of the actuation gas is retained in the actuator by the subject device after each actuation, this being both the release of a sufficient volume to assure actuation of the control valve while retaining gas which was heretofore wasted.

Abstract: A valve assembly is provided for controlling pressurized inputs from two separate fluid sources, and in particular to provide enhanced isolation between the sources and to buffer short-term fluctuations in fluid flow. A high pressure chamber is provided which is separated into two chamber portions by a fluid-impervious flexible membrane. A valve, such as a ball valve, having a movable member is positioned in an inlet port in each channel portion, fluid flowing, for a preferred enbodiment, from a fluid source under pressure through the inlet port of a chamber portion, an output port in the portion and a restrictor to a mixer. A pressure differential in the chamber portions deflects the diaphragm to bear against the movable member in the lower pressure chamber portion, closing the valve for this chamber portion before the pressure is sufficient to result in any backflow therethrough.

Abstract: A flow controlled irrigation system which automatically stops the flow of water to an area when that area has received a predetermined quantity of water and then redirects the water to another area is disclosed. The system includes an upwardly extending gate member which defines a pair of passages therein. A first of the passages directs water to an area to be irrigated while the second causes the water flow to bypass the area. A flow control member activates the gate member when a predetermined volume of water has flowed through a meter.

Abstract: A testing system for a pilot operated, pressure relief valve of the type wherein movement of the pilot in response to a predetermined line pressure effects the opening of the pressure relief valve comprising a portable apparatus including a source of test fluid pressure, a flow regulating test valve connected to the test pressure source and a piston in the test valve movable in response to the rate of fluid flow through the test valve. The output end of the test valve is connected to a two branch line, one branch line connecting the test valve to the inlet passage of the pilot and the other branch line connecting the test valve to a trapped fluid pressure chamber of the relief valve which is vented by the opening movement of the pilot. A pressure gauge is also connected to the test valve and a plunger on the piston effects the isolation of the pressure gauge when the piston is moved by the increased flow produced through the test valve by the opening of the pilot.

Abstract: A constant flow valve comprises a valve body (5) having an inlet passage (2), an outlet passage (3), and a hollow chamber (4) disposed between the passages and inclined with respect to the inlet passage at a certain angle; an opening (7) for connecting the outlet passage with the hollow chamber, an inner circumferential face of the opening being tapered from an upstream side toward a downstream side; a lid body (17) fitted to the valve body; a spindle (9) supported by the lid body and movable back and forth along the axis of the opening; a cylinder (10) integrally arranged at a lower end of the spindle; a valve shaft (12) freely arranged inside the cylinder and positioned substantially on the axis of the opening; a valve plug (13) fitted to a front end of the valve shaft to create an orifice between itself and the opening; and springs (14, 15) disposed inside the cylinder to force the valve plug away from the opening.

Abstract: A liquid material reservoir which is used to collect liquid within a liquid or fluid transport system which is purged by means of introducing pressurized gas such as carbon dioxide into the system. As the pressurized gas is introduced into the system, liquid material which is purged from the system is forced into the reservoir, from which it may be reclaimed.

Abstract: A normally closed pilot operated bi-directional poppet valve for controlling flow between first and second valve ports. When the pilot valve is closed, pressure is applied from whichever port is at the higher pressure to the poppet in a manner to hold the poppet closed. When the pilot valve is open, pressure is vented to whichever port is at the lower pressure in a manner to allow the poppet to open.

Abstract: To evacuate a vacuum chamber without stirring up particles in the chamber or associated piping, a pneumatically-actuated vacuum valve is used between the chamber and the vacuum pump. The valve controls evacuation in two stages: in the first stage, the valve partially opens, and a skirt with leak vents in it is brought into play so that air is drawn slowly through the leak vents to gradually achieve a vacuum of a few Torr without stirring up particles; in the second stage, the valve fully opens, and the remaining air in the chamber can be drawn out efficiently, utilizing the large diameter of the valve fully, without risk of stirring up particles. The actuation of the valve is controlled by a timer, which dictates how long the valve stays in the partially-open state before switching to the fully-open state.

Abstract: In a pressure control valve having a valve body (1), a pilot poppet (7) is so mounted in the body (1) as to permit/prevent communication between a low-pressure relief port (12) and a back-pressure chamber (5), while moderated and stabilized in its opening operation so as to realize a steady relief flow of the valve, which flow depends on relief-flow properties of a relief poppet (4) so provided as to permit/prevent communication between: a pressure supply port (2); and a relief port (3). A piston poppet (8) is slidably mounted in the relief poppet (4) to extend to the back-pressure chamber (5). A cross-sectional area of the piston poppet (8) is larger than an opening area of a seat portion (6a) of a passage (6) in which the pilot poppet (7) is inserted.

Abstract: A device for expansion of liquefied gases, whereby the liquefied gases are used, for instance, as refrigerants for cooling a freezing room. For even distribution of the expanded refrigerant, the liquefied gas is supplied to expansion openings which are arranged inside a cold gas supply pipe. The cold gas supply pipe has an ejector bore hole for aspiration of secondary atmosphere into the cold gas supply pipe. In this way, the expanded refrigerant is finely distributed in the cold gas supply pipe and is mixed with secondary atmosphere.

Abstract: A gas lift assembly for installation in the interior of coiled tubing for providing gas lift to oil and gas wells. A housing assembly for receiving a gas lift valve is adapted to be connected in a coiled tubing and includes a tubular member having a bore with a holding shoulder in the bore of the tubing for holding a gas lift valve and a port. Preferably at least one passage way is provided for allowing fluids to pass when the gas lift valve is positioned in the bore. The gas lift valve may be of various geometries and materials for allowing the gas lift valve to be run into the well with the coiled tubing.

Abstract: A closure member (64) is mounted at the lower end of a draw tube (14) for pivotal movement between an open position (FIG. 4) and a closed position (FIG. 3). The closure member (64) includes a first side part (68) having a lower outer surface (80) which contacts an upwardly facing first valve seat (76) when the closure members (64) is in a closed position. The closure member (64) includes a second side part (70) which extends laterally outwardly from the pivot axis (66). Side part (70) includes an upper outer surface (82) which contacts a second valve seat (78) when the closure member (64) is in a closed position. A first part (88) of a float arm (94) is connected to the second part (70) of the closure member (64). Float arm part (88) extends downwardly from side part (70) to a lower end connection (92). A coil spring (106) is interconnected between the lower end (92) of arm part (88) and the lower end (98) of arm part (96). A buoyant float body (102) is connected to the outer end of arm part (96).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating waste comprising the steps of:i) shredding the waste;ii) separating liquid;iii) subjecting the separated solid waste to a cold treatment; andiv) separating product remnants,and to a device for treating waste, comprising:i) a shredder unit;ii) a unit for separating liquid out of the shredded material;iii) a cold treatment unit for the shredded material; andiv) a unit for separating product remnants.