Abstract: A composite weir construction for evenly dividing liquid flows in conduits or containers having a liquid-gas interface under the influence of gravity or accelleration is presented. In particular, this device is for flows wherein clogging of narrow weirs is a problem, and where weir elevation differences are also a problem. When these weirs are placed in the flow, new weirs are gradually formed which is are composites made from the clogging agent and the original weirs. These new composite weirs are very accurate in flow division over a wide range of flows in spite of substantial vertical misalignment of the original weirs.

Abstract: An outlet assembly for a liquid distribution system of the type whereby liquid is to be deposited onto a treatment bed (13) from one or more apertured distributor pipes (14) connected to a rotary (or linear) supply head (10) the assembly comprising longitudinally spaced apertures (15) opening upwardly in the pipe wall and clamped to the pipe over each aperture (15) a distribution tray (16) extending generally transversely but angularly from the pipe and having a generally horizontal surface (17) with upright side walls (18) so that liquid may flow upwardly through the apertures (15) and be channelled outwardly along the trays to be deposited from the outer ends thereof. The larger than usual apertures (15) ensure that no blockages occur from solids within the liquid, whilst uniform and constant distribution is ensured.

Abstract: A fluid handling system includes a vessel having an inlet and an outlet. A first fluid transfer device is associated with the inlet, and a second is associated with the outlet. The fluid transfer devices substantially reduce short-circuiting of fluid flow through the vessel between the inlet and outlet independently of a fluid flow rate through the vessel while continuously transferring fluid through the inlet and the outlet. Each of the fluid transfer devices includes a plurality of hydraulically parallel flow passages defined therein. The flow passages communicate the interior of the vessel with either the inlet or the outlet. The flow passages have substantially identical flow characteristics such that for any differential pressure across all of the passages of one device the passages have substantially equal fluid flow rates therethrough.

Abstract: An air distribution system employs an inner proportioning pipe inside an outer proportioning pipe. Airflow into the proportioning pipes is adjusted by controlling the position of the outer proportioning pipe with respect to the walls of a duct. Proportioning of airflow between the inner and outer proportioning pipes is adjusted by controlling a transverse or an axial relationship of the inner and outer proportioning pipes. Air flowing in the inner proportioning pipe is added to and mixed with air flowing in the outer proportioning pipe in an air balancing chamber. The mixing is performed by rotating vanes. Mixed air from the air balancing chamber is passed through a plurality of discharge openings. The proportioning and mixing provides a predetermined relationship between the airflows at the discharge openings.

Abstract: An air flow stabilizer having a pleated baffle system for attenuating turbulence and correcting non-uniform velocity distribution of gaseous flow through a flow conduit. The stabilizer is constructed from a plurality of baffle segments connected together in an accordion-like configuration edge to edge and angularly to one another. Each baffle segment has apertures to facilitate flow-through of gaseous flow parallel to and laterally across the axis of the flow stream. The baffle segments are secured to the flow conduit with support combs at the upstream end and the downstream end of the pleated baffle and reinforced by lateral stabilizing supports to provide a rigid structure.

Abstract: A distributor tube has tube slots in its shell surface transversely of the inflow direction of a fluid into the distributor tube. A casing tube is enclosed by the distributor tube and is divided into flow chambers, each of which is bounded by two annular plates and connected to an inlet sector. A star-shaped volume flow divider is located on the inlet side of the distributor tube as a tube insert, which divides the introduced mass flow rate into partial flow rates for the flow chambers. In another embodiment, the distributor tube encloses a rotationally symmetric pressure distributor, whereby the fluid within the distributor tube encounters equal pressure in the radial and axial flow directions over the inlet length of the distributor tube.

Abstract: For selectively satisfying a basic cooling demand or a cooling demand which is an integral multiple of said basic cooling demand, the apparatus can be assembled from components selected from a plurality of sets of such components. For satisfying the basic cooling demand the apparatus comprises a single cooler-filter unit. One set of components consists of a plurality of said cooler-filter units. Another set of components consists of mounting blocks, which are to be mounted in a reservoir and adapted to communicate with cooler-filter units provided on the outside of a wall defining said reservoir. Another set consists of manifold blocks, each of which is adapted to be connected between the port members of cooler-filter units and a mounting block and to which each cooler-filter unit is hydraulically connected by means of a transverse supply passage section and a transverse return passage section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system of adjustable preformed ductwork for the conveyance of a fluid. The system uses a distribution box which includes an upper portion having a plurality of walls and a bottom plate. The distribution box may act either as a diffuser boot or as a splitter box. The distribution box is joined to interconnecting duct lines by adaptor conduits. The adaptor conduits are duct line which are adapted at one end for connection to an opening in a wall and are adapted at the other end for connection to adjoining duct line. A valve having a housing, a first cone and a second cone is also included in the system either in a duct line or in an adaptor conduit. The first and the second cone have matching apertures. The second cone is rotatable within the first cone such that the matching apertures may be selectively aligned or misaligned to adjust the flow of the fluid through the ductwork system.

Abstract: Method and means for redistributing fluid flow through a catalyst bed in a reactor by applying uniform flow resistance. A mat to which a series of uniformly spaced disks are adhered is placed within the catalyst bed. The disks are formed of a material capable of withstanding the temperatures within the reactor, while the mat is formed of a material which is not. The mat is destroyed by the heat of the reactor, leaving the disks in place. Localized high flow rates are smoothed out by the flow resistance provided by the disks, with flow taking place between the disks. Since the disks are small relative to the opening used to dump the spent catalyst, special consideration for disk recovery and handling are not necessary as the disks flow out the opening with the spent catalyst.

Abstract: A flow target plate arrangement for the fluidizing medium of a horizontal fluidized-bed reactor, consisting essentially of the fluidized medium supply lines, the collectors, and the flow admission tubes, the flow target plate is mounted exclusively at the passage of the central fluidizing medium supply line (1) in the pipe socket (7) of the pressure tank (6). Two collectors (2), to which flow admission tubes (3) are connected on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the pressure tank (6), extend from the fluidizing medium supply lines (1) according to the present invention, in the circumferential direction of the pressure tank (6). The other ends of the flow admission tubes (3) rest on at least one crossbeam (5). The crossbeams (5) are held by longitudinal beams (4), which are connected to the supply line (1).

Abstract: A static, centrifugal two-phase distributor (20) is constructed to distribute two-phase refrigerant equally on a mass basis to conduits (37) of evaporator circuits. The distributor (20) has an upper section (21) defining a swirl chamber (23) with a tangentially arranged inlet (28) and a lower section (25) in which are arranged curved guide vanes (39) on a hub (38) to divide equally to apertures (36) in an end wall (35) of the distributor (20) the liquid and vapor refrigerant phases separated centrifugally in the second chamber (23). The apertures (36) are connected to conduits (37) of the evaporator circuits.

Abstract: A method id disclosed for enhancing the uniformity of steam distribution in a multiple steam injection system having a steam generator, a primary steam header, at least one secondary steam header, a primary steam line connecting the generator to the primary header, at least one secondary steam line connecting the primary header to the secondary steam header, and a plurality of tertiary steam lines connecting the secondary steam header to a plurality of steam injection wells. The enhanced uniformity of steam distribution results in better heat distribution between the wells. In that method, a surfactant is injected into the primary steam line and the secondary steam line, and the surfactant and steam are mixed sufficiently so that the surfactant and the steam enter each header as a foam. The concentration of the surfactant in the foam is from 10 ppm. to 5 wt %. Preferably, the surfactant is injected within seventy-five feet of the steam header.

Abstract: A flowmeter has an elongated housing with a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and an axial passage therebetween. The fluid passage contains a flow splitter section and is connected to a flow sensor assembly. The flow splitter section is formed by a surface defining a longitudinal fluid path and a flow splitter secured in the fluid path, so as to form an annular gap between the surface of the fluid path and the flow splitter. The surface of the fluid path defines a tapered calibration bore. The flow splitter has a tapered calibration section comprising the upstream portion of the flow splitter and at least one tapered expansion section comprising the downstream portion of the flow splitter. The taper of the calibration section is substantially parallel to the taper of the calibration bore, and the taper of the expansion section diverges away from the taper of the calibration bore.

Abstract: A manifold for dividing a single, two-phase mixed stream of vapor and liquid into a plurality of individual streams of substantially uniform quality.

Abstract: A distributor tube has tube slots in its shell surface transversely of the inflow direction of a fluid into the distributor tube. A casing tube is enclosed by the distributor tube and is divided into flow chambers, each of which is bounded by two annular plates and connected to an inlet sector. A star-shaped volume flow divider is located on the inlet side of the distributor tube as a tube insert, which divides the introduced mass flow rate into partial flow rates for the flow chambers. In another embodiment, the distributor tube encloses a rotationally symmetric pressure distributor, whereby the fluid within the distributor tube encounters equal pressure in the radial and axial flow directions over the inlet length of the distributor tube.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a radial flow distributor comprising a cylindrical body portion having a vertical side wall, a top and a bottom. The cylindrical body portion has a horizontal baffle plate disposed within it, thereby dividing the body portion into a first compartment and a second compartment. The horizontally disposed baffle plate preferably is circular in shape and sufficiently large that it meets the side walls of the cylindrical body portion. The baffle also has a central opening in it. Conduit means, operably connected to the first compartment, are provided for introducing fluid to that compartment. A plurality of apertures are evenly spaced around the periphery of the side wall of the second compartment for distributing fluid from the distributor radially outwardly.

Abstract: A fuel delivery rail assembly for supplying fuel to a plurality of fuel injectors in an engine is provided. The assembly comprises an elongated conduit having a rectangular section and a plurality of sockets. One wall of the conduit is provided with openings for receiving the sockets. Each opening is accompanied with a counter bore on its periphery. The counter bore is a stepped cut out portion within the wall thickness of the one wall. One end of each socket is tightly fixed within the counter bore.

Abstract: A distributor for distributing sulphuric acid on a packed tower. The distributor has an array of horizontal parallel distributing pipes in a single horizontal plane spanning a tower containing a packing and located above the packing. The pipes extend through the tower shell at one end and are accessible through a clean-out port at the other end. Feed enters the pipes at one end and the clean-out port at the other end permits cleaning without entering the tower. There are holes in the pipes arranged in a number of rows each angled downwardly. Each hole has a simple corrosion resistant insert to protect against hole erosion.

Abstract: A manifold for dividing a single, two-phase mixed stream of vapor and liquid into a plurality of individual streams of substantially uniform quality. The manifold comprises: a flow disperser having an inlet port for receiving the vapor-liquid mixture and at least two outlet ports; at least two hollow runners, each runner having a first end in fluid communication with one of the outlet ports of the flow disperser and a second end; a substantially toroidal manifold shell having at least two fluid receiver ports in fluid communication with each of the second ends of the runners, the manifold shell defining a manifold chamber; and a plurality of distribution ports spaced about the substantially toroidal manifold shell, each distribution port in fluid communication with the manifold chamber of the toroidal manifold shell; wherein the vapor-liquid mixture emanating from each distribution port of the manifold is of substantially uniform quality.

Abstract: Disclosed is a variable fluid flow controller for regulating the rate of flow from a source of fluid under pressure, comprising a plurality of unique flow restriction passagways, a valve associated with each passageway, and a rotatable cam for selectively opening any one of the valves while maintaining the remaining valves closed. The flow restriction passageway preferably comprises a channel etched on the surface of a first silicon wafer and enclosed by a second wafer to form a fluid flow passageway, one of the first or second wafers having a plurality of apertures therethrough for intersecting the passageway at various distances along its length.

Abstract: A stacked permeable membrane envelope assembly comprises two clamping plates with spaced, permeable membrane envelope assemblies clamped between them on frames. Each membrane envelope comprises two membrane covered, perforated plates clamped together to provide inner permeate chambers and outer feed fluid passages. Fluid distributing and permeable membrane sealing collars are provided comprising two annular plates with a radially scalloped, stiff-spring-like, channel separator ring located between them. The annular plates seal the membranes against the dished plates around feed fluid passages through the envelope assemblies while the radial scallops form passages for fluid to flow between adjacent membrane envelopes.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for enhancing the uniformity of steam distribution in a multiple steam injection system having a steam generator, a steam header, a primary steam line connecting the generator to the header, and a plurality of secondary steam lines connecting the header to a plurality of steam injection wells. The method comprises injecting a surfactant into the primary steam line, and mixing the surfactant and steam sufficiently so that the surfactant and the steam enter the header as a foam. The concentration of the surfactant in the foam is from 0.1 to 1.0 vol %. Preferably, the surfactant is injected into the primary steam line within seventy-five feet of the steam header. More preferably, the surfactant is injected into the primary steam line within fifty feet of the steam header. Still more preferably, the surfactant is injected into the primary steam line within twenty-five feet of the steam header.

Abstract: A manifold system is constructed for evenly distributing a liquid to, and/or evenly collecting a liquid from, a cell of a separator system. The flow paths between the manifold inlet(s) and manifold outlet(s) are all approximately hydraulically identical in numbers, types, and dimensions of flow components, such that: (a) the flow rates to/from each of multiple inlets/outlets is equivalent, even with changes in overall pressure drop or flow rate, and (b) the time required for liquid to traverse each of the manifold flow paths is approximately identical, enabling plug flow through the cell.

Abstract: A piping branch structure includes a branch pipe distributing an inflowing fluid to pipes in at least three directions, and one of the pipes face a direction of flow of the fluid, wherein a fluid inlet of one of the pipes protrudes into the branch pipe. By protruding a fluid inlet of a pipe which faces a direction of flow of the fluid into the branch pipe, the protruding pipe act as obstacles, thus no vortex is generated and the non-vortex flow state can be maintain. In case of piping of recirculating system of a reactor, an inner pipe, whose structure is integral with that of a riser pipe, is provided so that the inner pipe extends toward a master tube side in a cross branch pipe. The inner pipe is provided holes and a flow-regulating plate. The quantity of cooling water circulating through the core of the reactor and the flow state of the cooling water in the pressure vessel are stabilized and balanced.

Abstract: Airtight sacks are installed in parallel array to support a patient on a bed. A blower supplies air to the sacks through a function control valve system and a multi-tap high flow pressure selector. The pressure selector defines discrete zones of air pressure between its inlet and its exhaust to atmosphere. An adjustable tap communicating with each sack may be selectively placed in communication with any of the pressure zones to independently establish the pressure maintained in each sack. The sacks connect to the line from the pressure tape at a check valve connector. The function control valve system permits, in addition to normal operation, rapid inflation of the sacks, rapid pump-down of the sacks, and closing of the sacks to retain air pressure for transportation. A detector and indicator of the patient's depth of deflection is provided for at least one sack.

Abstract: There is disclosed a fuel supply system having a fuel delivery pipe for distributing fuels to injectors of cylinders. This system further includes an inner pipe fixedly inserted into the delivery pipe to constitute part of a fuel passageway, the inner pipe having a length approximate to the delivery pipe. Fuel feed and feedback pipes close to each other are connected to a proximal portion of the fuel passageway consisting of the delivery pipe and the inner pipe.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for enhancing the uniformity of steam distribution in a multiple steam injection system having a steam generator, a steam header, a primary steam line connecting the generator to the header, and a plurality of secondary steam lines connecting the header to a plurality of steam injection wells. The method comprises injecting a surfactant into the primary steam line, and mixing the surfactant and steam sufficiently so that the surfactant and the steam enter the header as a foam. The concentration of the surfactant in the foam is in the range of from 0.1 to 1.0 vol %. Preferably, the surfactant is injected into the primary steam line within seventy-five feet of the steam header. More preferably, the surfactant is injected into the primary steam line within fifty feet of the steam header. Still more preferably, the surfactant is injected into the primary steam line within twenty-five feet of the steam header.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved manifold assembly and hydraulic system for use in connecting hydraulic lines according to a predetermined circuit design. The invention is especially useful in a pilot control circuit for operating heavy equipment that is multifunctional or has the ability to operate multiple attachments. The manifold assembly comprises a baseplate having a plurality of inlet and outlet ports that are connected to various components in the hydraulic circuit. Connecting elements are then used to connect the designated inlet and outlet ports. In a preferred embodiment, the connecting elements include one or more channel plates attached to the baseplate that have segregated flow channels or passageways and interconnect the designated inlet and outlet ports. In order to convert the system from operation of one type of attachment to another, it is only necessary to exchange one set of designated channel plates for another.

Abstract: A manifold receives gas streams from a plurality of gas purifiers arranged in parallel. The manifold comprises a plurality of pipe portions wiht a successively increasing diameter forming a main channel in the manifold. A first pipe portion projects into a second pipe portion, whereby, in the gap between the pipe portions a connection channel is formed which is substantially parallel to the main channel. The second pipe portion projects into a third pipe portion, thus forming a gap between the pipe portions and so on. Outlet tube portion from cyclones are connected to the connection channels.

Abstract: A two-stage gas distribution nozzle for a muffle furnace includes an inner pipe with spaced apertures for feeding gas at spaced intervals to an outer pipe enclosing the inner pipe. The outer pipe includes spaced apertures facing in a direction such that the jets of gas from the inner pipe impinge on a wall of the outer pipe opposite the outer pipe apertures. The gas in the outer pipe is at lower pressure than the gas in the inner pipe and is more uniformly distributed along the length of the outer pipe to provide more uniform flow to the ambient atmosphere in the muffle.

Abstract: A manifold for distributing a fluid to a plurality of fluid ports, and a method for manufacturing the manifold. The manifold comprises a first tubular means forming a first tube, a second tubular means forming a second tube extending axially outwardly beyond said first tubular means, support means connected to one end of said first tubular means for supporting said second tubular means in spaced relationship to said first tubular means, and housing means molded about said first and second tubular means for forming an integral manifold.

Abstract: Cold water introduced with a low flow rate into a duct filled with hot water normally circulates in the bottom thereof and accumulates at its end. It is discharged only at the end of the distributor where its pressure is highest. The immiscible hot water is located elsewhere and high thermal stresses appear on the distributor at the interface between two layers. This problem is solved by providing the distributing tubes (2) or the actual duct (1) with cuts (6 and 9) in particular favoring the upstream flow.

Abstract: A rigid thermoplastic manifold for the distribution of pressurized carbonated water has an elongate tubular thermoplastic body with a plurality of apertures spaced along its length, a plurality of identical thermoplastic outlet fittings which each have at inlet spud with a sonic energy director and a pair of arcuate sonic energy directors spaced one on each side from the spud, each outlet fitting being fastened and sealed to the tube with three discrete sonic welds. A method of making the manifold is also provided.

Abstract: A unitary block of steel is formed into a manifold by a feeder bore that is intersected by one or more common branch bores. The common brach bore includes a first branch and a second branch which extend along the common branch bore axis in opposite directions from the feeder bore. The first branch is intersected by a first stem cavity and the second branch is intersected by a second stem cavity, and the valve stems are located in these cavities. In this way, the manifold block is formed by boring operations instead of by casting, the flow of gas through the branches is unimpeded by obstructions or offsets in the flow path.

Abstract: The subject flow proportioner device has a pivoting target plate opposite an inlet and between a pair of axially aligned exit ports. Product is introduced through a flow shaping inlet and strikes a profiled target on the plate forming a cushion and diverting the subsequent product between the outlets.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying liquid to an elongated liquid reservoir in a uniform manner over the length of reservoir comprises a trough, extending transversely over the width of a continuous fabric web, into which a liquid is poured from above, and a feed pipe extending longitudinally along the trough. Short, identically formed, curved tubes are uniformly distributed over the length of the feed pipe and arranged to extend transversely therefrom. The liquid is supplied over the length of the liquid reservoir from the short tubes disposed at a plurality of sites along the reservoir. The cross sectional area of the feed pipe may be significantly greater than the total cross sectional of all of the curved tubes to prevent a significant pressure drop.

Abstract: An integral one-piece hopper tee is disclosed as providing a generally vertically directed hollow pipe section having a laterally outwardly direct flange at an upper end thereof for attachment to the bottom of a hopper truck. At the other end of the vertical pipe section, a generally transversely extending hollow pipe section is provided, with the opposite free ends thereof capable of being attached to pipeline tubing, through which pneumatic unloading of product obtained in the hopper truck may be routed first through the vertically and horizontally directed pipe sections and then into the pipeline tubing.

Abstract: An automatic lubrication distribution system includes a conduit system for supplying equal volumes of grease to each of a plurality of row units, the row units each supporting a manifold which is connected to the conduit system and proportions the grease received therefrom to simultaneously supply first and second grease receiving areas having substantially different grease volume requirements. The distribution system, from the supply pump to the grease receiving areas, is completely passive and reqiures no control valves, flow dividers or metering pumps.

Abstract: A manifold for distributing a fluid to a plurality of fluid ports, and a method for manufacturing the manifold. The manifold comprises a first tubular means forming a first tube, a second tubular means forming a second tube extending axially outwardly beyond said first tubular means, support means connected to one end of said first tubular means for supporting said second tubular means in spaced relationship to said first tubular means, and housing means molded about said first and second tubular means for forming an integral manifold.

Abstract: A control valve of the angle pattern type has a valve body with first and second valve members supported by the valve body such that one of the members is adjustably movable relative to the other. The control valve has a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a fluid passage from the inlet to the outlet for the flow of fluid therethrough. The valve body has a hollow portion in the fluid passage defining a cylindrical section, and the valve members define a control orifice therebetween within the passage for the flow of fluid therethrough, the flow of fluid being generally radially through the orifice. An inlet chamber is located in the passage at the entrance of the control orifice. The passage and control orifice direct the fluid flow such that the fluid turns 90.degree. as it flows from the chamber into the control orifice and turns 90.degree. as it flows from the control orifice.

Abstract: An improved juice drainage system is incorporated into the mash line of juice processing equipment. Fruit or other mash is pumped through a relatively large-diameter, generally horizontal mash pipe. A plurality of relatively smaller-diameter tubes or juice drainage elements are inserted into and intersect the mash pipe in generally perpendicular orientation at selected points along its length. These drainage elements include screens or other openings forming a drainage surface, preferably on the "downstream" side of the elements, so that juice from the mash flowing through the mash pipe passes through the openings and into the drainage element. The size and shape of the openings can be designed to control the juice drainage rate from any particular drainage element. In addition, the drainage elements themselves can be specifically sized, placed, and/or oriented along the mash pipe to impart the desired mixing characteristics to the flowing mash.

Abstract: A fuel pipe device for motor vehicles comprising a pipe main body having a plurality of holes formed in its peripheral wall and outward tubular projections each formed around each of the holes integrally with the wall for connecting branch pipes to the pipe main body. The device is produced by a process comprising bulging the peripheral wall of a pipe blank at each of the portions thereof to be connected to the branch pipes to form a tubular protrusion having a closed end, forming a hole in the center of the end closing wall of the protrusion, and bending the remaining portion of the end closing wall around the hole outward by burring flush with the peripheral wall of the protrusion to form the tubular projection. Alternatively, the device is produced by a process comprising forming a hole in a pipe blank at each of the portions thereof to be connected to the branch pipes, and bending the hole-defining portion of the blank outward by burring to form the projection.

Abstract: Provided is a distribution system for the uniform distribution of fluids. The system comprises a conduit means which has an inlet for supplying fluid under pressure to the interior of the conduit means. Outlet means are distributed along the length of the conduit for lateral discharge of the fluid from the conduit, and means for increasing the interior surface roughness of the conduit, such as a stainless steel screen, is attached to the inner surface of the conduit opposite the outlet means. The resulting distribution system achieves a uniform distribution of fluid easily and inexpensively.

Abstract: A manifold for the application of agricultural ammonia includes an acceleraing chamber between an inlet and a plurality of discharge ports.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes a gravity influenced liquid distribution within a substantially horizontal header which receives a liquid-vapor mixture in annular flow from a supply line and divides that single stream into multiple streams, each flowing through a branchline to deliver substantially uniform quality liquid-vapor mixture to a nearby site. The header is substantially horizontal and each branchline is connected to the periphery of the header further downstream and relatively lower on the periphery of the header than the preceding branchline.

Abstract: A release agent management system that assures oil delivery to a metering roll in a fuser apparatus regardless of machine tilt includes at least two race portions that direct oil to a sump depending on whether the machine is tilted more or less than an angle 0 to thereby compensate for machine tilt.

Abstract: The gas supply and distribution means comprises at least one gas distribution plate (13) composed of shaped blocks (14) through which extend gas ducts (15) having exit slots at the top sides of the shaped blocks. The gas distribution plate (13) is loaded with bulk material. The device may be used for instance as a gas cleaning plant, ret plate in composting systems, and as a combined gas cleaning and ret plate. The gas distribution plate (13) is enclosed at least partly by a collecting channel (16). Raw gas is fed through gas line (36) into an inlet chamber (25) from where it flows into the collecting channel (16) to be distributed from there to the gas ducts (15). The gas distribution plate (13) has an inclined runoff thus enabling excess water present in the filter medium to flow into the collecting channel (16) and from there, through a water conduit (26) to the inlet chamber (25) which contains a water reservoir and a spraying means to moisten raw gas prior to its distribution.

Abstract: The liquid distributor employs a distribution channel having a flow cross-section which is reduced in steps by parallel walls with slot-like exit orifices between consecutively adjacent walls. The exit orifices are arranged so that parallel component flows may be expelled from the channel while the velocity of the remaining flow remains constant. Deflectors may also be provided downstream of the exit orifices to deflect the component flows downwardly.

Abstract: A carbonated beverage dispenser has an improved carbonated water distribution manifold for evenly and reliably distributing carbonated water from a single carbonator and cooling structure to a plurality of post-mix dispensing valves without decarbonation, flow restriction, foaming or other deficiencies. The improved carbonated water distribution manifold is fabricated of stainless steel and has a tubular inlet fitting, a plurality of tubular outlet fittings, a distribution plenum in between the inlet and outlet fittings with the plenum having a generally planar inlet wall into which the inlet fitting extends, a generally planar outlet wall into which the outlet fittings individually extend, additional plenum walls adjoining the inlet and outlet walls and jointly forming the plenum with there being an interior carbonated water distribution chamber inside the plenum, and in which all of the inlet and outlet fittings are welded to the inlet and outlet walls respectively from inside of the distribution chamber.

Abstract: The present invention consists in a distributing unit to be connected to a central hot water supply system, said unit comprising a housing consisting of two longitudinally extending pipes located one within the second, a number of primary pipes located in pre-determined distances and extending perpendicularly to said longitudinal pipes and terminating in the outer one; and secondary pipes extending within said primary pipes and terminating in the inner one of said longitudinal pipes. The invention also consists in a central hot water supply system which comprises such distributing unit.