Abstract: A particulate separator of the concurrent flow type includes an inner cylinder mounted concentrically within a tapered conical outer cylinder which is closed at the outer return end. A fan unit is secured within the return end of the outer cylinder to draw air inwardly through the center cylinder, impart a centrifugal force thereon and imparting a tangential spin to the air moving outwardly and then rearwardly and back through the outer conical cylinder. The particulate matter within the fluid moves outwardly to the periphery of the outer cylinder as a result of centrifugal forces. The tangential spin imparted to the air cause the air to move in spiral return path with the conical cylinder establishing a decreasing cross section.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the continuous contact and the subsequent separation from one another of immiscible fluids differing in density from one another, in which the entrainment of either fluid by the other is suppressed by obliging the less dense fluid to flow radially inward, from an annular passage between the interlapped walls of two coaxial conduits, through a generally continuous spinning ring of the denser fluid connecting the overlapped outlet of the inner conduit with the overlapping wall of the outer conduit, the two immiscible fluids separating centrifugally from one another with the less dense fluid being withdrawn from an inner space closer to the axis of spin than the surrounding denser fluid being separately withdrawn from the outer conduit.

Abstract: A humidifier comprises a conduit (20), a rotatable fan assembly (30) mounted in the conduit (20) for causing an air stream to flow through the conduit (20), and a counter-rotatable water slinger assembly (40) mounted coaxially with and downstream of the fan assembly (30) for centrifugally ejecting water into the conduit (20). A cylindrical mist-forming member (60) affixed to the fan assembly (30) for rotation therewith extends downstream therefrom so as to surround the water slinger assembly (40). Water ejected centrifugally from the water slinger assembly (40) is sheared by the mist-forming member (60) into a mist of fine water droplets, which become entrained in the air stream passing through the conduit (20).

Abstract: A gas separation apparatus is provided for removing moistened particles from a stream of air by subjecting the moistened particle laden air stream to centrifugal force to separate the moistened particles from the air stream and thence separating the water from the particles and finally causing the air stream to pass to an outlet through a mechanical separator assembly to remove any particles still remaining therein.

Abstract: Liquid fuel, such as gasoline, kerosene, or naptha, is sprayed through a tube into a centrifugal blower. The fuel supply tube extends concentrically through a central collar on the blower casing at one axial side of the blower, and ambient air is supplied through this collar into the blower. Manually adjustable valves control the supply of liquid fuel and air, respectively. The blower casing has an outlet for vaporized fuel at the same side of the blower as the central collar. An electrical heating element on the casing keeps the fuel vaporized inside. An electric motor which drives the blower is bolted to the opposite side of the casing. A holder encircles the motor outside the blower casing, and a handle connects this holder to the casing. Support legs extend down from the blower casing and the motor holder.

Abstract: A rotor film apparatus for processes with participation of liquid and gas having a casing, at least one refluxing stage arranged rotatably in said casing, and an appliance for delivering liquid to the refluxing stage. The refluxing stage is formed by at least one trough curved into a spiral which uncoils from the axis of the refluxing stage. The hollow of the trough is located at the concave side of the spiral. As the portions of the trough depart gradually from the axis of the refluxing stage, they are displaced in one direction parallel to the axis so that the refluxing stage as a whole is shaped like a bowl.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for heat-mass exchange processes with participation of a liquid, comprising at least one sprinkling device installed in the casing with a provision for rotation around its own axis and made up from chutes curved into a multiple-start spiral diverging from the axis of the sprinkling device. At least the peripheral portions of at least two chutes, as they gradually recede from the axis of the sprinkling device, are displaced in a direction parallel to the axis of the sprinkling device so that the peripheral ends of the chutes are arranged in different planes which are perpendicular to the axis of the sprinkling device.

Abstract: A humidification apparatus including a housing, a fan assembly mounted in the housing and having conduits extending therein, a slinger assembly rotatably mounted in the housing adjacent to and coaxial with the fan assembly and having vanes on a surface thereof, and water feed means for delivering water through the conduits in the fan assembly to the surface of the slinger assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus is described for the continuous removal of particulate matter from a gas stream using a filter medium. In the improved apparatus of this invention particulate laden air passes through a filter medium depositing the particulate on the solid members of the medium. Wash liquid is used to flush the particulate matter off of and/or through the filter for collection. The improved apparatus comprises a cleanable filter medium carried on a previous support, liquid supply means for providing wash liquid to clean the filter medium, motive means to cause relative motion between the support (and filter medium carried thereon) and the liquid supply means such that the wash liquid can impinge on a given portion of the filter medium from different directions over a period of time, and means for collecting and removing medium. Essentially all the particle laden water which is entrained in the gas stream is separated by use of mist eliminators or similar devices.

Abstract: A fuel-air proportioning and mixing system for internal combustion engines is disclosed comprising a variable orifice for measuring the volume of air and a motor driven variable volume displacement pump for measuring and atomizing fuel. Changes in size of the variable orifice in response to variations of air volume furnishes energy to modulate the fuel supply to predetermined ratios with continuous correction for air temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. Electric motor also provides energy to atomize the fuel and mix it uniformly with air passing to engine intake manifold. The fuel-air ratio is controlled from the most economical to the most powerful in response to engine output load.A variation of the device to accommodate stratified charge engines provides two air fuel ratios -- an ideal mixture for ignition, and a lean mixture automatically variable with torque requirements for the main combustion charge.

Abstract: Apparatus in an air conditioning unit to provide for circulation of evaporator condensate preventing the formation of pockets of cold condensate which cause exterior condensation on the unit, the apparatus comprising a reservoir area for the collection of condensate, a condenser fan shroud dividing the reservoir into two parts and sluiceways within the shroud defining a path for circulation of the condensate communicating with the reservoir, and a powered rotatable fan which creates air pressure differentials which cause the condensate in the reservoir to circulate.

Abstract: Movable means are provided interiorly of a rotating confined line on a substantially horizontal plane through which reactant fluids, such as liquids and gases, flow and react, whereby inherently to inhibit the adherence of particulate matter within the line and effect enhanced contact and intermingling of the liquid maintained in the form of a pool therein with the gas during rotation of the line.The movable means comprise relatively solid objects which bounce and tumble within the line to contact the interior of the line. The relatively solid objects, which may be in the form of chains, wires, cables or any other solid media whether consisting of separate or joined components, also function to prevent the liquid, maintained in the pool and/or passing through the line from assuming a dry or precipitate state as it is splashed or otherwise distributed about the entire interior periphery of the line.

Abstract: An air humidifier for adding moisture to air by aspiration. The humidifier contains a fan surrounded by a shroud having an aspirator duct near its bottom on its low pressure side. The fan draws small droplets of water from a water reservoir disposed beneath the aspirator duct into the flow of air created by the fan. The air flow then passes through an evaporative filter wherein the water is dispersed and evaporated into the air flow and mineral content of the water is substantially filtered from the air flow.

Abstract: Condenser apparatus for removing moisture from the air including a housing for the condenser apparatus, which housing has both a cooling liquid inlet and an air inlet at one end. Within the housing is a condensing chamber and a rotatable disc spaced inwardly from the liquid inlet so that when the disc is rotated and liquid is impinged upon the disc a cooling liquid droplet cloud is produced in the condensing chamber. At the opposite end of the condenser housing from the inlet is an air outlet and a concentrically positioned rotatable blower. Located between the blower and the rotatable disc is a rotatable liquid droplet interceptor wheel for collecting entrained liquid droplets before they pass into the blower and depositing them into an underlying bath. Circumferentially around the interceptor wheel is a liquid pump that removes liquid from the condenser apparatus. An electric motor is utilized for rotatably driving all of the rotating elements.