Patent number: 10221747
Abstract: A fluid-conduit collector (20, 20.x, 20a, 20b) spans across a plurality of collector-inlet interface structures (24, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24?, 24?) and at least one fluidic diode element (26, 26.1, 26.2, 26.3, 26?, 26?). A branch inlet portion (20??, 20.1??, 20.2??, 20.3??) of at least one collector-inlet interface structure (24, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24?, 24?), in fluid communication with a corresponding fluid-conduit runner portion (14, 14.x), provides for receiving fluid from a source of fluid (12). A main inlet portion (20.x?) of the collector-inlet interface structure in fluid communication with an outlet portion (20.x?) thereof defines a portion of the fluid conduit of the collector (20, 20.x, 20a, 20b). The branch inlet portion (20??, 20.1??, 20.2??, 20.3??) is in fluid communication with the outlet portion (20.x?) via a collector inlet port (56?, 106) that is at least partially bounded by a relatively-sharp-edged junction (60) with the fluid conduit of the collector (20, 20.x, 20a, 20b).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 20, 2015
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2019
Assignee:
WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL CO., L.L.C.
Inventors:
Mark E. Suchezky, James B. Drobnis
Publication number: 20160281579
Abstract: A fluid-conduit collector (20, 20.x, 20a, 20b) spans across a plurality of collector-inlet interface structures (24, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24?, 24?) and at least one fluidic diode element (26, 26.1, 26.2, 26.3, 26?, 26?). A branch inlet portion (20??, 20.1??, 20.2??, 20.3??) of at least one collector-inlet interface structure (24, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24?, 24?), in fluid communication with a corresponding fluid-conduit runner portion (14, 14.x), provides for receiving fluid from a source of fluid (12). A main inlet portion (20.x?) of the collector-inlet interface structure in fluid communication with an outlet portion (20.x?) thereof defines a portion of the fluid conduit of the collector 20, 20.x, 20a 20b). The branch inlet to on 20??, 20.1??, 20.2??, 203??) is in fluid communication with the outlet portion (20.x?) via a collector inlet port (56?, 106) that is at least partially bounded by a relatively sharp-edged junction (60) with the fluid conduit of the collector (20. 20.x, 20a, 20b).
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 20, 2015
Publication date:
September 29, 2016
Applicant:
WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL CO., L.L.C.
Inventors:
Mark E. SUCHEZKY, James B. DROBNIS