Abstract: A shut-off valve unit for a circuit for injecting air into an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine has a casing (9, 29) with a first chamber (10), a second chamber (24) and a third chamber (27). The valve rod (18) forms a passage (43) for communicating air between the first chamber (10) and the second chamber (24). The opening and closing of valve (19) with respect to valve seat (21) is controlled by movement of the membrane (12); which also controls communication between the second chamber (24) and the third chamber (27).

Abstract: A water pressure relief device includes a sample removal port to permit samples of water to be removed from the device. The device has an insert placed in a central chamber disposed generally above the sample removal port. The user inserts an implement such as a syringe into the sample removal port. The tip of the syringe pushes the insert upwards against a pressure relief member, permitting fluid to flow into the base of the device in the vicinity of the sample removal port. The implement then removes or catches the fluid and withdraws the fluid from the pressure relief device.

Abstract: A central heating plant (either single pipe or double pipe) supplies heat carrying fluid to several rooms, each having a radiator (5) provided with a thermostat valve (6). The plant has a differential pressure valve (11, 111) placed downstream of the radiators, with a closing device (24, 25) controlled by a membrane (23) for regulating the flow of heat carrying fluid in a passage (19) between an inlet (17) and an outlet (18). If the windows in several rooms are opened, the thermostat valves (6) will open, whereupon the differential pressure valve should regulate the combined flow, which a conventional valve cannot do since the pressure difference across the two surfaces of the membrane (23) is small even with full flow. This drawback is avoided by means of a differential pressure valve (11, 111) with an adjustable throttle (15) between the inlet (17) and the closing device (24, 25), and by adjusting the throttle, regardless of the pressure distribution, to allow the maximum amount of fluid to pass.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a check valve comprising a structure for channeling a flow of a first fluid and first and second porous elements for permitting flow of the first fluid and substantially preventing flow of a second fluid. The first and second porous elements extend across the channeling structure, engaging and sealing against the channeling structure to define a pocket between the first and second porous elements. The pocket contains the second fluid.

Abstract: An entirely pneumatic feedback signal can be generated within a gas delivery system by diverting the portion of the gas from the main supply line to a cryostat. The gas is cooled in the cryostat and flows within a restricted passageway defined by the cryostat itself. The output of the cryostat is then coupled to the control port of a actuatable pneumatic valve. The actuatable pneumatic valve is coupled in series in the supply line and is normally biased closed. However, upon application of a predetermined magnitude of pressure to the control port of the actuatable valve, the valve is maintained in a open configuration. The output of the cryostat is provided to the control port of the valve. A fixed orifice is pneumatically communicated to the output of the cryostat and vents the cryostat's output into the environment. As long as the gas continues to flow freely through the cryostat the valve remains open.

Abstract: A discharge machining apparatus wherein the workpiece is supported over an aperture in the work support plate on top of a tank at the machining station for cooperation with an electrode movable toward and away from the workpiece in alignment with the aperture. A machining solution recirculation device injects the solution into the tank and removes the solution from the tank at a greater rate than it is injected into the tank. Additional fluid is directed into the tank through the aperture between the workpiece and electrode. An additional conduit having a solenoid controlled valve is provided for supplying an excess of solution to the tank upon raising of the electrode to overflow the tank and remove all sludge and combustible gases. The exhaust pipe for the solution is also adjustably mounted within the tank to more effectively position the inlet of the exhaust pipe for the optimum removal of combustible gases.

Abstract: A fluid pressure operated control apparatus comprising a casing having an inlet and outlet for the flow of fluid under pressure, a diaphragm mounted in the casing having opposite sides thereof responsive respectively to outlet fluid pressure and a regulating pressure and valve means actuated by the diaphragm in response to pressure variations on its opposite sides for regulating outlet fluid pressure. The diaphragm is comprised of a main layer incompatible with high temperature pure steam and a protective layer. The layers are separable to provide for a contaminant fluid therebetween. The valve trim, including the valve head and stem, a valve stem guide and valve guide bushing having a snap-on valve seat, are insertable into and removable from the casing as an assembly, thereby providing for quick change of the valve trim.

Abstract: A fluid pressure operated control apparatus comprising a casing having an inlet and outlet for the flow of fluid under pressure, a diaphragm mounted in the casing having opposite sides thereof responsive respectively to outlet fluid pressure and a regulating pressure and valve means actuated by the diaphragm in response to pressure variations on its opposite sides for regulating outlet fluid pressure. The diaphragm is comprised of a main layer incompatible with high temperature pure steam and a protective layer. The layers are separable to provide for a contaminant fluid therebetween. The valve trim, including the valve head and stem, a valve stem guide and valve guide bushing having a snap-on valve seat, are insertable into and removable from the casing as an assembly, thereby providing for quick change of the valve trim.

Abstract: A regulator in a system for delivering a liquid under pressure to a sprayer maintains a substantially constant pressure in the system and a continuous flow back to the source with the volume of the circulating liquid inverse to the volume utilized by the sprayer.