Abstract: An inlet valve for regulating the pressure at the inlet channel of a vacuum pump comprising: a first chamber defined by a housing having at least one inlet channel connected to a first supply of a fluid, comprising a movable element defining two cavities fluidly sealed from each-other and means for exerting a force on the movable element; a second chamber separated from the first chamber by a wall and defined by a housing, being in direct communication with a process channel of a second supply of a fluid; a valve body slidably mounted in the wall to prevent a fluid flow between the second chamber and the second cavity of the first chamber, the valve body having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the valve body comprises a fluid channel extending through the valve body allowing a fluid flow between the first cavity and the inlet channel.

Abstract: An automatic adjustable overpressure and manual exhaust valve for diving dry-suits, the valve having a base member with an opening, connected to the dry-suit inner volume, surrounded by an annular sealing surface, an autonomous closing member positioned between the sealing surface and a load transfer member subjected to the load of a pressure setting spring. The valve has a manual control member, axially movable perpendicularly to the opening and interacting with the load transfer member during the manual exhaust phase achieved by the axial movement, towards the dry-suit, of the control member so as to cause the detachment of the load transfer member from the closing member and therefore the removal of the load of the setting spring from the same closing member.

Abstract: Apparatus to visually indicate a leak from a relief valve are disclosed. In one example, an apparatus is disclosed that includes a pipe plug having a head and a shaft. The pipe plug is to attach to a relief valve. An opening is to extend through the head and shaft. The apparatus also includes a first flexible membrane to cover an end of the opening. In some examples, the first flexible membrane is to expand when fluid is released via the relief valve into the opening of the pipe plug.

Abstract: A gas flow valve having pneumatic vibration dampening device to reduce the vibrations created by the flow of gas through the gas valve. The gas valve includes a gas flow conduit that terminates at a discharge opening. A valve member is movably positioned relative to the discharge opening and allows gas flow in a flow condition and prevents the flow of gas in a seated position. The valve member includes a gas passage formed within the valve member. At least one flexible membrane is mounted to the valve member and surrounds an outlet opening of the gas passage. The flexible membrane is inflated as the flow of gas within the gas flow conduit increases such that the flexible membrane contacts an inner surface of a stabilizing conduit. The interaction between the flexible membrane and the stabilizing conduit reduces the vibrations created by the flow of gas past the valve member.

Abstract: A system for heating liquid using solar radiation, includes a plurality of solar panels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), at least one reservoir for heated liquid and pipes for circulating liquid between the respective solar panel and the at least one liquid reservoir, the liquid circulating by gravity circulation. The present system is characterized in that a non-return valve (17) for controlling the flow of heated liquid from the respective solar panel is placed in a portion of the circulation pipe between the upper end of the solar panel and the at least one liquid reservoir, the non-return valve (17) being adapted to open and close at a predetermined pressure in the liquid flow from the solar panel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a two-way actuator. The actuator includes, a tubular, movably positionable within a structure between at least a first position and a second position, the tubular having a first density selected such that buoyancy forces urge the tubular toward the first position in response to submersion of the tubular within a fluid having a second density that is greater than the first density, and at least one flow resistor disposed at the tubular configured to urge the tubular toward the second position in response to fluid flow interacting with the at least one flow resistor.

Abstract: A fuel pump module includes a reservoir configured to hold a supply of fuel. The reservoir includes a fuel passageway and defines a first seat on a first side of the fuel passageway and a second seat on a second side of the fuel passageway. The module also includes a seal configured to be seated on the first and second seats to substantially seal the fuel passageway, and a weight biasing the seal toward the first and second seats by contacting the seal only at a location between the first and second seats. A gap may be defined between the weight and the seal, allowing fuel to enter the gap and further bias the seal toward the seats.

Abstract: A non-return valve has a valve housing with a flow channel having a vertical channel section, an inlet aperture, an outlet aperture and a blocking device closing the flow channel. The blocking device comprises a valve seat surrounding the outlet aperture and a valve disc movable between an open position and a closed position. The valve disc is guided in the valve housing via a guide surface on its outer circumference, and comprises flow apertures radially outside its sealing surface. The valve disc possesses a diameter that becomes smaller towards the valve seat, forming an inclined external surface. Flow apertures start from the inclined external surface and converge in the direction facing away from the sealing surface, and are disposed in a uniform distribution over the circumference of the valve disc.

Abstract: A valve device for a storage tank for transporting oils or chemical compounds, includes an upper body having a V-shaped valve seat at an upper end thereof. At least one screw hole with a closing cock is provided in the upper body. A lower body connected to the upper body, has an enforcing frame forming a plurality of pathways between connection spokes. A stem having a three-stepped rod extends over the valve seat. A disc is coupled to a flange by a ring by bolts. The flange is supported by a plurality of spokes to a bush fixed to the rod. Hammering prevention discs are fixed to a middle portion of the rod as is a weight connected below the discs. Bushings are between the discs and all are hold to the rod by a lock nut. A cap having a main hole receives the bottom end of the stem rod and two more holes in the cap communicate with the hole to allow the bottom end of the rod to move in the cap.

Abstract: In a high-pressure shut-off valve, in particular for a hydraulic pressure system having a relatively high liquid delivery rate, the pressure device of the valve body has a plurality of back support rings arranged as a stack and moveable essentially in the axial direction, i.e., in the direction of the shut-off pressure, forces the valve body onto the valve seat, such that neighboring back support rings bear against one another, causing the valve body to lift from the valve seat, whereas in the shut-off position, the neighboring back support rings inside the hydraulic system, which is under a relatively high shut-off pressure, are at a slight spacing from one another.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve includes a valve housing and a drop-shaped body with a conical valve surface that cooperates with a conical valve seat at an upwardly directed blow-off opening of the valve housing. The drop-shaped body is connected to a lifting disc in the housing. The inner configuration of the housing provides an annular passage around the lifting disc which is smaller in area when the lifting disc (and drop-shaped body) is in its uppermost, fully open positioning as compared to its lowermost, closed positioning.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fluid relief device for relieving pressure of a fluid stored in a container or tank, or fluid used in a piece of equipment. In one aspect such a device has a body member with a primary channel therethrough in communication with a container of a contained fluid under pressure. When the pressure of the contained fluid under pressure exceeds a predetermined level, the pressure of the contained fluid moves a cover which is sealingly in place to close off the primary channel. During normal conditions the force of the contained fluid is insufficient to move the cover and leakage of the contained fluid past the cover is inhibited by the provision of a barrier fluid supplied into a barrier fluid chamber to oppose the contained fluid, the barrier fluid at a pressure greater than the normal pressure of the contained fluid.

Abstract: A pressure cooker pressure regulator having at least two operating thresholds, the regulator being of the type comprising a valve body fixed to the lid of a pressure cooker and having a valve seat formed therein, and a needle carrying a rating mass and bearing against the seat, the regulator is such that the needle is slidably mounted relative to the rating mass, that a spring is interposed between the needle and the rating mass, and that means are provided for adjusting the force exerted by the spring on the needle and comprising means selectively implemented to oppose upward displacement of the rating mass relative to the valve body under the effect of pressure applied to the needle via the seat.

Abstract: A fuel system valve has a metal valve seat and a metal valve body. The metal valve body has a chamber which contains material which is moveable through the chamber in response to deceleration of the valve body. The forces of the material within the chamber on the valve body during rapid deceleration of the valve body counteract the forces subjected on the valve body in response to contact with the valve seat.

Abstract: A pressure regulating valve 10 is provided in a housing 11 filled with oil 23 and having an inlet port 12 and an outlet port 13. A straight elongate vertical tube 14 having a lengthwise slot 19 near its lower end 15 is affixed to the housing and communicates with the inlet port. Closely fitting down into the tube is a piston 16, slidable between a lower position 29 with its lower end 17 below the slot and a substantially higher upper position. A coaxial annular weight 22, surrounding upper portions of the piston and the tube, is affixed to the piston to exert a downward force thereon by virtue of the gravitational attraction of the weight to the earth.

Abstract: A pressure regulating valve for pressure cookers comprises a tubular projection (1) protruding from a cooker lid (2) and on which a needle (4) is poised, that is mounted to the bottom of an inverted cup shaped cylindrical body (6) provided with an external upper threaded projection (7) on which a head (8) is screwed. Steam escape openings (9) and a lower aperture are surrounded by an internal rim (10) and by an external ferrule (11). The rim is screwed on the end outside thread of the tubular projection (1), and the ferrule supports two selectively used weights, bottom (14) and top (15) defining together a spherical shape in the present device. The cup shaped piece (6) is provided with internal longitudinal channels (17) at the bottom of which there are corresponding steam escaping openings (9).

Abstract: The operating valve for a domestic pressure cooker has a movable body provided with a cone-point valve pintle which rests on the nozzle for the discharge of steam from the pressure cooker. The movable valve body has a lateral steam discharge opening of dissymmetrical shape so that the escaping steam produces a torque which tends to cause pivotal displacement of said movable valve body about its axis. The movable valve body has an abutment lug which cooperates with a stationary stop in order to prevent pivotal displacement of the valve body under the action of the torque aforesaid.

Abstract: A safety valve for relief of overpressure from a relatively low pressure high temperature fluid system with which the valve is intended to be operative. System pressure is communicated via a body inlet leading to the underside of a displaceable closure disc that cooperates with an annular seat for opening and closing the valve to fluid flow. A predetermined loading force is applied against the topside of the disc urging it toward closed position in opposition to fluid pressure thereat. To minimize or eliminate adverse temperature effects on the disc loading force at the set point operation of the valve, the closure force imposed against the disc is divided between a coaxially supported mass of predetermined weight and a compressed coil spring operative in series relation therewith.

Abstract: A free-floating neutrally-bouyant, stemless, externally-guided, and abrasion-resistant valve for reciprocating pumps that quickly responds to pressure-gradient reversals across its sealing surfaces. The neutral buoyency is attained by means of a hollow air-tight or nitrogen pressurized valve shaft and lead ballast, whereas the valve is guided directly into its valve seat by means of radial guide fins affixed to the exterior of the valve shaft that centralize the free-floating valve within the valve throat downstream from the valve's sealing surfaces. The sealing surface at the valve is protected against erosion from abrasive fluids by a hardfaced fluid deflector just upstream from its sealing surface, whereas the valve seat is protected from erosion by a hardfaced fluid deflector just upstream from the valve seat.

Abstract: A low trauma, reversible flow pumping system is disclosed which is useful for transfer of biological fluids containing fragile components such as cells. The pumping system comprises a length of collapsible and flexible tubing in fluid communication at each end with a two-way, gravity actuated check valve means having a self-centering, vertically slidable weight member for directional regulation of fluid flow. Said tubing is sealingly enclosed within a hydraulic fluid containing chamber which is in fluid communication with oscillatory pressure providing means to cause alternate expansion and contraction of said tubing.

Abstract: A gas damper for regulating the mass flow of a stream of purging air as it is directed into an electrostatic precipitator including a generally cylindrical housing having a floating piston positioned in metering relationship to the discharge outlet of the housing by the buoyant force of the air flowing through the housing.

Abstract: A pressure or vacuum relieving device intended as a large capacity inbreathing or outbreathing apparatus for equipment and/or piping, operating under low to moderate gas pressure or vacuum, e.g. 1 to 15 psig pressure or 0-5 psi vacuum. The principal feature is that a required set pressure is provided hydrostatically by means of a liquid leg acting an a bellows expansion joint. The device is suitable for use in Pulp Mill Digester Blow Steam Systems and similar applications.

Abstract: An adjustable relief valve comprising a valve member and a valve seating one of which acts against the other under the pressure of a predetermined weight to close a valve port, and a removable weight which can be added to the predetermined weight to vary the closing pressure, said removable weight being of annular shape and being located by means of a bayonet type connection on a boss connected to the valve member or the valve seating.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve includes a valve housing and a drop-shaped body with a conical valve surface that cooperates with a conical valve seat at an upwardly directed blow-off opening of the valve housing. The drop-shaped body is connected to a lifting disc in the housing. The inner configuration of the housing provides an annular passage around the lifting disc which is smaller in area when the lifting disc (and drop-shaped body) is in its uppermost, fully open positioning as compared to its lowermost, closed positioning.