Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing therapeutic bubbling massage of a person's body. The apparatus may be adapted to float on, for example, a pond, lake or pool. The apparatus may be formed of pressurized pneumatic tubing having an interior volume that is pressurized with air. The pneumatic tubing may form a frame allowing a user to sit, lie, recline or otherwise be disposed on upper surfaces of the pneumatic tubing. The weight of a user disposed on the upper surfaces of the pneumatic tubing may force a portion of the pneumatic tubing below the surface of the fluid in which the apparatus is floating, such that bubbles are formed when the pressurized gas is allowed to escape the pneumatic tubing through openings, impacting the body of the user. The gas may be heated or may be infused with an aroma.

Abstract: A pressure regulating valve includes an inlet, an outlet, an internal cavity, a first regulating window, and a second regulating window. Pressurized fluid enters the valve through the inlet at a first pressure, the fluid flows through the first regulating window into and through the internal cavity, and then the fluid flows out through the outlet at a second pressure which is lower than the first pressure. The second regulating window of the valve adds a leakage network that prevents pressure spikes within the valve. Further, the second regulating window is only utilized when the fluid pressure within the valve reaches a pressure limit, aiding in maintaining the desired regulated pressure.

Abstract: A pressure regulating valve includes an inlet, an outlet, an internal cavity, a first regulating window, and a second regulating window. Pressurized fluid enters the valve through the inlet at a first pressure, the fluid flows through the first regulating window into and through the internal cavity, and then the fluid flows out through the outlet at a second pressure which is lower than the first pressure. The second regulating window of the valve adds a leakage network that prevents pressure spikes within the valve. Further, the second regulating window is only utilized when the fluid pressure within the valve reaches a pressure limit, aiding in maintaining the desired regulated pressure.

Abstract: An electric valve and manufacturing method therefor, the electric valve including a valve body part, a valve seat part, a transmission part and a valve core part, wherein the valve core part includes a valve core body and a lower stop part; the valve core body is essentially tubular, and the valve core body is of an integrated structure and includes an annular thin wall portion; the lower stop part is arranged in an inner cavity of the valve core body, and the lower stop part comprises a lower stop portion; an upper cavity is present above the lower stop portion, a lower cavity is present below the lower stop portion, and the lower stop part includes a first axial through hole which is in communication with the upper cavity and the lower cavity.

Abstract: A manifold for a steam system is provided with a body forming a first chamber extending between an inlet and an outlet along a first axis and a second chamber extending from a face of the body along a second axis to intersect the first chamber. A first piston valve sub-assembly is disposed in the second chamber to enable and disable steam communication between the second chamber and a first port. A second piston valve sub-assembly is disposed in the second chamber to enable and disable steam communication between the second chamber and a second port. A handle is mounted for rotation relative to the face. A valve stem is connected to the handle and mounted for translation within the second chamber in response to rotation of the handle between four positions to individually activate and deactivate the first piston valve sub-assembly and the second piston valve sub-assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus (17, 24) for additively manufacturing of three-dimensional objects by means of successive layerwise selective irradiation and consolidation of layers of a build material which can be consolidated by means of an energy source, with a filter unit (4) adapted to filter residues from at least one stream of process gas (18), characterized by at least one positioning device (1, 25, 28) adapted to at least partly automatically transfer the filter unit (4) or at least a part of the filter unit between a disconnected state in which the filter unit (4) is disconnected from the stream of process gas (18) to a connected state in which the filter unit (4) is connected to the stream of process gas (18).

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a multifunctional water outflow device comprising a connecting portion and a water outflow portion. The water outflow portion comprises a lower casing. A water dividing portion and a water flow divider are disposed in the lower casing. The water dividing portion is disposed with two water dividing passages. The water flow divider comprises a central portion, an annular wall, and a surrounding wall. A mounting groove extends inwardly from a top surface of the central portion. A bottom of the mounting groove is disposed with a water outflow passage. The mounting groove is disposed with a functional member. An opening of the first mounting groove is connected to one of the two water dividing passages. An annular chamber defined between the surrounding wall and the central portion is connected to another of the two water dividing passages to generate aerated water.

Abstract: An annular groove has: a side peripheral surface that is shaped in a ring form and is formed such that the side peripheral surface inwardly extends from a bottom surface of the annular groove in a radial direction of a tubular member and is joined to an inner peripheral wall of the tubular member; and a specific shape surface that is formed along at least a part of the side peripheral surface between a bottom surface side end part and an inner peripheral wall side end part of the side peripheral surface such that a diameter of the specific shape surface is progressively reduced in an axial direction of the tubular member from one axial side, at which the bottom surface is placed, toward another axial side, at which the inner peripheral wall is placed.

Abstract: A faucet (102) is provided having a faucet body (106) and a faucet head (108), wherein the faucet head (108) comprises a first outlet (110, 112) and a second outlet (110, 112). The faucet is configured such that manual rotation of the faucet head (108) causes the faucet to toggle between a first mode in which fluid is dispensed from the first outlet and a second mode in which fluid is dispensed from the second outlet. Manual rotation of the faucet head may cause one or more valves to be physically/mechanically and/or electronically controlled to control flow of fluid to toggle between the different modes. One fluid outlet may be configured to dispense a first kind of fluid while the other fluid outlet may be configured to dispense a second kind of fluid.

Abstract: A two-position eight-way valve, including a valve body, a sliding column, and a control mechanism. The valve body is provided with an accommodating space having an opening. The control mechanism is connected to the opening. Provided on a sidewall of the accommodating space are a first through hole, a second through hole, a third through hole, a fourth through hole, a fifth through hole, a sixth through hole, a seventh through hole, and an eighth through hole allowing the accommodating space to be in communication with the external environment. The sliding column is provided within the accommodating space and is connected to the control mechanism.

Abstract: A technique facilitates controlling barrier fluid via a mechanical pressure regulation system which may be coupled with a rotating machine at a subsea location. The mechanical pressure regulation system enables controlled supply of the barrier fluid to the rotating machine and comprises a mechanical valve mechanism. The mechanical valve mechanism automatically maintains a pressure differential between the barrier fluid and a process fluid within a desired range. According to an embodiment, the mechanical valve mechanism is mechanically actuated via pressures applied to a pilot piston so as to provide barrier fluid to the rotating machine when the pressure differential reaches a lower limit and to dump barrier fluid when the pressure differential reaches an upper limit.

Abstract: A shower head with a shower holder comprises a housing, a water outlet component, a switching handle and a water diversion component; the top of the housing is provide with a water inlet; a handle part extends outwards from one side of the housing, the tail end of the handle part is provided with a water outlet connector, and the shower holder and the switching handle are provided at two radial ends of the handle part, respectively; the water diversion component is provided inside the handle and comprises a water diversion device and a valve core, the water diversion device is provided with a water inlet channel, a first water outlet channel and a second water outlet channel, and the valve core is provided at the intersection area of the water inlet channel, the second water outlet channel and the first water outlet channel.

Abstract: A flow control mechanism and a system comprising the mechanism, specifically relating to a microflow control mechanism and system. The mechanism comprises a base and a constant volume mechanism. The base and the constant volume mechanism are dynamically connected to form two or more relative activity states, comprising a first relative state and a second relative state. A fluid input end and a fluid receiving end are provided on the base. The constant volume mechanism is provided with a constant volume pipeline. In the first relative state, the fluid input end communicates with the constant volume pipeline. In the second relative state, the constant volume pipeline communicates with the fluid receiving end. The microflow control mechanism and system can achieve precise micro-scale fluid flow control, and have a simple structure.

Abstract: A pilot valve system is controlled by the pressure differential between a lower chamber and an upper chamber. A fluid passageway in the lower chamber fluidly connects an inlet to first and second outlets. By varying the pressure differential, the placement of a stem within the fluid passageway is varied so fluid can flow between the inlet and only one of the first and second outlets at a time. Pressure in the lower chamber can be varied by using a second fluid to exert pressure against a bottom end of the stem. Pressure in the upper chamber is varied by using an adjusting screw to urge a spring against the diaphragm.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhanced valves. One embodiment is a hydraulic valve that includes a housing that defines a first port, a second port, and a third port for a hydraulic fluid, and a sleeve disposed within the housing that defines openings in fluid communication with the second port and the third port. The valve also includes a slide comprising a head and a shaft. The shaft is disposed within the sleeve and the slide is movable in a lengthwise direction from a closed position to an open position. The head includes a circumferential lip that extends perpendicular to the lengthwise direction, and that abuts the sleeve when the slide is in the closed position to prevent flow of the hydraulic fluid from the first port. The shaft provides a flow path between the second port and the third port when the slide is closed.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to manifolds that comprise a moveable, internal sealing member that can be used to engage one or more ports of the manifold and prevent or reduce fluid flow from the engaged port into the manifold. In certain examples, the manifold can be used in a mass spectrometer to control fluid flow from an interface and a turbomolecular pump.

Abstract: A showerhead combination includes a first showerhead that is non-handheld; a second showerhead that is handheld; and a control device that includes a switching mechanism and a magnetic control unit that is movably installed within the first showerhead to control when water flows out of the first showerhead. The second showerhead cooperates with the first showerhead so that, when the second showerhead is connected to the first showerhead, the connection drives the control device to cause water to flow out from the first showerhead, and, when the second showerhead is disconnected from the first showerhead, the control device causes the first showerhead to stop the water flow. A method for controlling water flow includes connecting the second showerhead to the first showerhead to cause water to flow from the first showerhead; and disconnecting the second showerhead from the first showerhead to cause water to stop water from flowing therefrom.

Abstract: A multi-well pad for fracturing a subterranean formation can include a valve assembly that includes a shuttle valve, an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet, where the inlet is coupled to a fracturing pump, where the first outlet is coupled to a first well, where the second outlet is coupled to a second well, where first shuttle valve has a first position and a second position. The fracturing pump and the first well can form a continuous first path through the valve assembly while closing off a second path between the fracturing pump and the second well when the shuttle valve is in the first position. The fracturing pump and the second well can form a continuous second path through the valve assembly while closing off the first path between the fracturing pump and the first well when the shuttle valve is in the second position.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a portable dunnage bag inflator that provides a compact, pressurized source of air and that is easily mounted onto a movable cargo mover (such as a forklift truck or a pallet jack). Generally, the portable dunnage bag inflator includes an impellor-driven blower that, in operation, draws air at atmospheric pressure through an air intake grid or air inlet into the impellor and expels the air through an inflation hose. Since the portable dunnage bag inflator includes an impellor-driven blower, the pressure of the expelled air is higher than atmospheric pressure. This enables dunnage bags to be inflated to the desired specifications at point-of-use (e.g., during or after loading of cargo into a cargo container) and eliminates the need for a compressed air supply.

Abstract: A collection fitting, system, and method for sampling fluid from a tissue site is described. The collection fitting includes a housing having a central passage, a first union, and a second union. The first union and the second union are in fluid communication with the central passage. The collection fitting also includes a plunger disposed in the housing and movable between a sampling position and a bypass position. The plunger includes a bypass passage configured to fluidly couple the first union and the second union through the central passage in the bypass position. The collection fitting also includes a cap having a boss configured to be inserted into the central passage. The boss includes a first inlet and a second inlet and inserts into the central passage to move the plunger. The first and second inlet fluidly couple the first union and the second union in the sampling position.

Abstract: A directional control valve having low or no interflow, minimal parts, and configured for easy repair, is provided. In one embodiment, a seat is slidingly sealably movable with respect to opposed plates, such that an inlet in one of the plates communicates with an internal volume of the seat, and by selectively positioning the seat with respect to one or more outlets in a second of the opposed plates, the inlet can be placed in communication with an outlet, or isolated from the one or more outlets.

Abstract: A fluid valve use in a turbomachine in a high temperature location includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a fluid circuit defined between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, and a solenoid including a solenoid casing. The solenoid is disposed between the fluid inlet and fluid outlet. The solenoid is configured to move a valve member between a closed position, at least one partially open position (e.g., any number of suitable positions), and a fully open position to selectively meter fluid flow through the fluid circuit. The fluid valve can include a valve casing, wherein the solenoid and valve member are disposed in the valve casing.

Abstract: A tissue removal device includes a hollow needle, an ultrasonic transducer for mechanically vibrating the needle, an aspiration line communicating with the needle, and a vacuum pulsing device for generating vacuum pulses in the needle. The device may be utilized for breaking up tissue by phacoemulsification, vacuum pulsing, or both.

Abstract: In at least some implementations, a charge forming device includes a body defining at least part of a first passage, a throttle valve movable relative to the first passage between an idle position and a wide open position, an air bleed passage communicated with the first passage, and a control valve. The control valve may be arranged in the air bleed passage to selectively inhibit or prevent air flow to the first passage from the air bleed passage. And the control valve is moveable between a first position and a second position in response to movement of the throttle valve wherein greater air flow is permitted from the air bleed passage to the first passage in the body when the control valve is in the second position than when the control valve is in the first position.

Abstract: A valve signature diagnosis and leak testing device includes a spool valve operatively connected to a pilot valve, the pilot valve being configured to position the spool valve to one of an open position and a closed position. A blocker valve is fluidly connected to a control fluid outlet of the spool valve. An electrical module is operatively connected to the pilot valve, a supply of control fluid, and the blocker valve, the electrical module being capable of sending pulsed electrical signals to the pilot valve and the blocker valve to selectively position the spool valve and the blocker valve to an open or closed position.

Abstract: An actuator driven by combustion of powder satisfactorily transmits energy for driving an output part to the output part. An output piston part has a specific end face that receives driving energy. A sealing member confines the combustion products in a first space separated by the sealing member. The sealing member has a fixed end portion and a contact portion that is in contact with the specific end face. In a state before the combustion of powder in an igniter, the contact portion is located at an initial position. With the combustion of powder in the igniter, the contact portion shifts to an operative position with the sliding motion of the output piston part while being in contact with the specific end portion.

Abstract: In a thermal management system for a vehicle, a first switching valve is connected to at least one device in a group of a plurality of devices, a heat medium discharge side of a first pump, and a heat medium discharge side of a second pump in parallel with each other; and a second switching valve is connected to at least one device in the device group, a heat medium suction side of the first pump, and a heat medium suction side of the second pump in parallel with each other. Heat medium circulating through a first device included in the device group allows to flow through the second device. One side of a heat medium inlet side and a heat medium outlet side of the second device is connected to between one of the first switching valve and the second switching valve and the first device.

Abstract: A valve includes an outer piston, an inner piston telescopically disposed in the outer piston. A cavity separates at least a portion of the inner piston and the outer piston. The valve also includes a seal disposed in the cavity and that forms an upper pressure chamber and a lower pressure chamber. A first flow space connects the lower pressure chamber with a first flow path and a second flow space connects the upper pressure chamber with a second flow path. A biasing member engages the inner and outer piston.

Abstract: A pressure-regulating valve having an electrical control unit mutually connected by a first plug connector. The electrical control unit controls the pressure-regulating valve using a regulated current signal and also renders possible the connection to at least one additional device. The electrical control unit includes two additional plug connectors. Electrical energy is supplied to the electrical control unit by way of a second plug connector and a signal-carrying connection is produced, by a data bus, to a higher-priority controller or to a set-point generator. A third plug connector connects the electrical control unit to one or several bus-compatible electrical devices, or connects the electrical control unit to an additional pressure-regulating valve without a dedicated electrical control unit. The system can be used in electro-hydraulic feedforward controllers of direction-control valves, variable hydraulic pumps and variable hydraulic motors, and in vehicular work machines.

Abstract: An electromagnet of an electromagnetically actuated fluid valve includes a magnet core that receives a coil, and an armature unit that can be moved axially relative to the coil in the magnet core. The electromagnet further has a device for damping a stop of the armature unit against the magnet core. The device has a flow cross-section for a medium, the flow cross-section decreasing when the armature unit is moved. The cross-section can be formed by a cone that interacts with a counter surface.

Abstract: A method for operating a fuel tank device for a motor vehicle, with a fuel tank to which a tank ventilation line is assigned, and with a tank shutoff valve for adjusting a flow-through cross section of the tank ventilation line is disclosed. The method includes impinging the tank shutoff valve with a first electric voltage for adjusting a first flow-through cross-section of the tank ventilation line and impinging the tank shutoff valve with a second electric voltage for adjusting a second flow-through cross section of the tank ventilation line; when switching from the first flow-through cross section to the second flow-through cross section and/or vice versa, impinging the tank shutoff valve for a defined transition time period with a transition voltage which lies between the first voltage and the second voltage.

Abstract: Examples are provided that describe a rotary hydraulic valve. In one example, a rotary valve comprises a sleeve with a plurality of selector ports and one or more control ports spaced along a length of the sleeve. A spool comprising an internal chamber is provided within the sleeve. The spool includes a plurality of selector openings and one or more control openings spaced along a length of the spool. The rotary valve also comprises a controller for determining a given rotational movement of the spool based on a selection of a pressurized fluid. The rotary valve also comprises a motor coupled to the spool and for rotating the spool within the sleeve based on the given rotational movement. The motor is configured to cause a given alignment of the spool to the sleeve resulting in a pathway through the internal chamber of the spool and out to the sleeve.

Abstract: Bistable electric valve comprising a housing (2) in which there is defined a chamber (10) having first and second openings (11a, 12a) and a main ferromagnetic obturator (15) displaceable between first and second working positions in which it respectively closes and opens the first opening (11a) for enabling and disabling respectively a flow of fluid from the second opening (12a) to the first opening (11a). The main obturator (15) has a through-hole (17) for establishing communication between the upstream and downstream regions. First and second permanent magnets (13, 14; 31, 32) are mounted in the housing (2) in the vicinity of the first and second openings (11a, 12a) for keeping the main obturator (15) in the first and second working positions, respectively. An auxiliary obturator (22) is mounted moveable in between the main obturator (15) and said second opening (12a) between first and second positions in which it closes and opens the through-hole (17), respectively.

Abstract: A waterway switching device for a shower head includes a fixation portion, a switching mechanism, a driving mechanism, and an adjusting set rotatably disposed in the fixation portion. The fixation portion has an inlet waterway and at least two diversion waterways. The switching mechanism is assembled in the fixation portion and includes a water diversion plate, a first drive mechanism and a valve shaft. The water diversion plate can move with respect to the fixation portion, the valve shaft can slide with respect to the fixation portion, the first drive mechanism is connected to the water diversion plate and the valve shaft, the valve shaft sliding once drives the water diversion plate to rotate at a certain angle to switch and connect one diversion waterway to the inlet waterway. The driving mechanism includes-a rotation shaft and a second drive mechanism.

Abstract: A Rankine Expander System that converts low quality heat (heat usually at temperatures below 400 degrees Celsius) to electricity by using the properties of trans-critical CO2. The system is comprised of a compressor, an expander, three heat exchangers, and a permanent magnet alternator (PMA). It operates at pressures and temperatures that hold the CO2 above its critical point for the full cycle, and as such, attains high efficiencies even at low power. Under some conditions the efficiency can exceed 50%.

Abstract: A tool string carrying an external tool, such as a liner hanger, on a release mechanism is lowered into the wellbore. Interlocking lugs and J-slot profile, defined between the exterior surface of the mandrel and interior surface of the release mechanism, allow relative movement of release mechanism and mandrel without releasing the release mechanism. The relative movement allows mechanical operation of a valve or other tool positioned below the release mechanism. Weight-down and rotation of the tool string and mandrel actuates the lower valve assembly by turning a sleeve into alignment with cooperating members of the mandrel. The sleeve, no longer constrained, moves longitudinally in response to a biasing mechanism. Movement of the sleeve allows closure of the valve. After actuation of the valve tool, further weight-down releases the release mechanism from the carried tool.

Abstract: A toilet sprayer having a mixing reservoir assembly for receiving incoming fresh water from a service line and for holding deodorizing tablets such that the deodorizing tablets mixes with incoming fresh water to form a solution. A spray hose in fluid communication with the mixing reservoir receives the solution. The spray hose connects to a hand-held spray wand assembly for emitting released solution from the spray hose. A shut-off valve can be used to shut off incoming water, a proportional valve can be used to adjust the concentration of the solution, a control valve controls the flow of solution from the spray wand assembly, and the spray wand assembly includes an adjustable spray head.

Abstract: An open center flushing valve for a hydraulic system including a hydraulic circuit and a fluid flushing system, where the flushing valve has multiple positions that each include a fluid exhaust path through the flushing valve. Any of the flushing valve positions couples the hydraulic circuit to the fluid flushing system through a fluid exhaust path for that position. The flushing valve can include unpowered and powered positions. The hydraulic circuit can have two sides separately coupled to the flushing valve where in a powered position, only one side of the hydraulic circuit is coupled to the fluid flushing system through the flushing valve, and in an unpowered position both sides of the hydraulic circuit are coupled to the fluid flushing system through the flushing valve. In a powered position, the lower pressure side of the hydraulic circuit can be coupled to the fluid flushing system through the flushing valve.

Abstract: A mechanism for implementing a delay in a directional control valve in the movement of a valve spool within a valve body from a first position of the spool to a second position of the spool.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing the formation of beer stones and a gas-induced phenomenon, in which foamy beer spurts out of a draught beer container, is disposed in a pipe between the draught beer container and a draught beer dispensing apparatus so as to prevent the gas-induced phenomenon from occurring when the beer is discharged from the draught beer container to the draught beer dispensing apparatus, and to remove and prevent the formation of beer stones deposited on the inner surface of the pipe, between the draught beer container and the draught beer dispensing apparatus, or on the inner surface of the draught beer dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: A dehumidifier for a compressor, including: a plurality of dehumidifying members that absorb moisture; and a flow passage controlling valve module that enables a low-temperature vapor refrigerant to alternately flow into the plurality of dehumidifying members and enables the low-temperature refrigerant to flow into a compressor in a state where moisture contained in the low-temperature refrigerant is absorbed and is removed, enables a high-temperature vapor refrigerant ejected from the compressor to alternately flow into the dehumidifying members and regenerates the dehumidifying members. Thus, since a liquid-state absorbent contained in a refrigerant flowing into the compressor is removed by the dehumidifier, damage caused by liquid compression and corrosion of the compressor can be reduced. In addition, the structure of the dehumidifier is simple, and an additional external heating source is not required.

Abstract: A solenoid valve with an electromagnetic circuit includes a return plate, a yoke, a coil wound onto a coil carrier. The coil carrier includes an internal thread and comprises a dimensionally and temperature-stable material. A core includes an outer thread. The core is disposed in the coil carrier via a direct interlocking connection. The outer thread of the core is disposed within the internal thread of the coil carrier and is configured to provide adjustment for the core. An armature is configured to be movable and to act at least indirectly on a valve-closing element. The armature is supported in the coil carrier by a supporting device.

Abstract: An electronics module includes a module housing having a base structure and a plurality of side walls. A module cover contacts the side walls and is connected to the module housing via at least one fastener. The module housing includes at least one fastener boss for receiving the at least one fastener. Each of the fastener bosses includes a fastener hole protruding partially into the fastener boss and a vent hole connecting the fastener hole to an opening on a surface of the fastener boss exterior to the module housing, and a sealant disposed in the fastener boss, thereby preventing external air from entering the electronics module through a fastener connection.

Abstract: A valve system for an internal combustion engine includes a housing, a drive unit arranged in the housing, at least one valve unit, at least two gas inlet ducts, and a gas outlet duct. The at least one valve unit comprises at least one valve rod, at least one valve closure body, and at least one valve seat. The at least one valve unit is connected to the drive unit. The at least two gas inlet ducts form exactly one of the at least one valve seat which is configured to cooperate with exactly one of the at least one valve closure body.

Abstract: A cold/hot water balance valve prevents burning or scalding of the users. The valve is accommodated in the holding space preset into a dual-temperature ceramic valve. The balance valve mainly includes a hot water stop flange, protruded from a first lateral end wall, and meshed with a first end of a moveable spool to block a hot water stream when the first end shifts towards the first lateral end wall. A minimum cold water retaining portion is protruded from the second lateral end wall. When the second end of the moveable spool shifts towards the second lateral end wall, the minimum cold water retaining portion will be abutted onto the second end of the moveable spool, such that a minimum flow gap is reserved between the second end and the second lateral end wall, allowing for constant flow of water stream through the cold water slot of the moveable spool.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a control valve assembly and method of fault detection that includes adjusting a valve between an operating position and a fault position in response to various fault conditions. The control valve assembly is adjustable to accommodate fault conditions encountered in a variety of electrochemical deionization systems.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a valve (1), a valve closing body (14) and use of a valve (1) and a valve closing body (14) of the type used for injecting dry powder which is mixed with liquid, and where the dry powder is supplied under the liquid surface in a mixing vessel (11) in which a vacuum is typically maintained. The novel feature of a powder valve (1) according to the invention is that a closing body (14) of the valve in the closed position extends through the valve seat (13) of the valve and into the wet environment. It is hereby achieved that when the valve (1) is opened, powder or dust from powder is not deposited on the valve closing body (14). This is in spite of the valve closing body (14) being wet, due to contact with the liquid to which the powder is added. Due to its elongated shape, the valve closing body (14), which in the withdrawn position opens for inflow of powder, has the property that the inflowing powder dries the valve closing body (14) at first and keeps it dry subsequently.

Abstract: An apparatus has a pilot-operated spool valve connecting first and second work passages selectively to a supply conduit and a tank conduit. A first check valve normally allows fluid flow only in one direction from the first work passage to a first workport and when pilot-operated allows bidirectional fluid flow. A second check valve normally allows fluid flow only from the second work passage to a second workport and when pilot-operated allows bidirectional fluid flow. A first pilot valve selectively applies pressure to one end of the spool and to pilot operate the first check valve. A second pilot valve selectively applies pressure to another end of the spool and to pilot operate the second check valve. When fluid drains from a workport to the tank conduit, the associated check valve operates to maintain a predefined pressure in the first or second work passage through which that fluid flows.

Abstract: A multi-phase separation flow management apparatus has a housing with an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet and in which a movable element is mounted. The movable element has a first passageway with an inlet and an outlet and a second passageway having an inlet and an outlet, and are disposed in the element so that the inlets of the first and second passageways are adjacent one another and the outlets of the first and second passageways are spaced apart from one another. The inlets are disposed adjacent a housing inlet, the first passageway outlet is disposed adjacent a first housing outlet and the second passageway outlet is disposed adjacent a second housing outlet.

Abstract: A valve element has a packing material, whose one side surface touches and leaves a valve seat as a sealing surface, and a support member, which is driven in opening and closing directions of a valve section by actuating an actuator. The support member includes a supporting surface, which is in contact with a side surface of the packing material opposite to the sealing surface of the packing material, and an engagement part, which supports a peripheral edge part of the packing material in a manner such that the engagement part is engaged with the peripheral edge part. A ring-shaped fluid flow passage is formed between the supporting surface of the support member and the packing material, and this fluid flow passage communicates with an upstream passage.