Abstract: An apparatus for preparing gas mixtures from constituents taken in a given proportion which incorporates sources of gas mixture constituents connected to pressure-reducing valves and to a device for stabilizing absolute pressures of the gas mixture constituents an outlet of which communicates with a device for setting a proportion between the gas mixture constituents consisting of a distributor which is series-connected to at least two--depending on the number of the gas mixture constituents--sets of capillary tubes featuring all the same friction head. The device for setting the proportion between the gas mixture constituents is connected to a main mixer of the gas mixture components an outlet of which communicates with a controller of absolute pressure of the gas mixture.

Abstract: A liquid flow control valve which selectively directs liquid flow to one or more outlets in a cylindrical valve body by the positioning within said body of a rotatable cylindrically-shaped drum with one or more peripheral sealing plates rotatable to cover some of said ports while leaving other such ports uncovered. Movement of the drum and the associated sealing member or members is imparted by fluid flow activated vanes or impellers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for diverting into a branch line a portion of a gas-liquid flow stream from a two-phase flow trunk line. Each of two or more takeoff pipes withdraw a two-phase portion of the trunk line flow stream and transmit it to a single common branch line. The takeoff pipes are oriented to produce branch line flow of predetermined quality. The quality of branch line flow may be monitored and control valves positioned in one or more takeoff pipes and in the branch line to facilitate branch line flow of variable quality and rate.

Abstract: A device for capturing air from fluids in piping and for rendering noiseless the flow of fluids in piping. The device comprises an elongated body which is connected to the piping through inlet and outlet openings. The inlet opening is directed transversely to the flow of fluids within the elongated body, so that the fluids introduced into the body is vigorously agitated and bubbled for the effective capture of air contained in the fluids.

Abstract: A protective housing is provided with bottom, front, upwardly inclined and depending panels for completely housing the bottom, front and upper portions of a strip heater, said housing being anchored to the floor and upstanding wall along which the strip heater is disposed.

Abstract: A hydraulic pressure control valve has a piston slidably disposed in a bore of a housing and having a supplying pressure chamber therein which is communicated with a source of hydraulic pressure, an actuating pressure space defined in the bore for communicating with a pressure actuating means, the piston being exposed to the space at one side thereof and urged toward the space by a resilient means and having a supply opening for connecting said chamber with the space. A push rod is slidably disposed in the bore and operably connected to an operating means, a supply valve normally closing the supply opening and coaxially disposed in the piston. A normally open exhaust valve connects the actuating pressure space with a reservoir which supplies hydraulic fluid to the pressure source, the push rod being adapted to move toward the pressure space and the piston, when operated for closing the exhaust valve and further movement of the piston in the same direction, opening the supply valve.