Manifold In Feed Means Patents (Class 366/165.5)
  • Patent number: 10272475
    Abstract: The present application thus provides a wash system for use with a compressor having a bellmouth and one or more extraction pipes. The wash system may include a water source, a first fluid source, a mixing chamber in communication with the water source and the first fluid source, a bellmouth line in communication with the mixing chamber and the bellmouth, and a stage line in communication with one of the extraction pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: General, Electric Company
    Inventors: Alston Ilford Scipio, Sanji Ekanayake
  • Patent number: 9604862
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, particularly a nozzle, for treating waste water, said nozzle having an outer tube and an inner tube. An intermediate space is formed between the outer tube and the inner tube and said intermediate space between the outer tube and the inner tube is divided into at least two chambers in the longitudinal direction of the tubes. The inner tube tapers in the longitudinal direction and then widens again and has at least one opening into each chamber at the constricted area. On the inner side of the inner tube and/or in the interior thereof, the device preferably has a catalyst. The present invention further relates to a method for oxidizing polluted waste water and a system for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventor: Sven Strunk
  • Publication number: 20150103619
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mixing device for mixing a fluid in a container, in particular of a fluid system, comprising a fluid supply and at least one outlet arm with an outlet opening, the fluid supply being connected to the at least one outlet arm in a fluid-communicating fashion. According to the invention, the outlet opening, for an outlet of the fluid, is oriented towards an outlet direction in order to set the fluid in the container rotating at least in sections thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Lutz Telljohann, Andreas Ihme, Frank Hasselmann, David Trinkner, Frank Twiehaus, Holger Hoffmann, Lars Pockehr, Udo Lepper
  • Patent number: 8899822
    Abstract: The invention provides a working trough and a method for maintaining a uniform temperature of a working fluid. The working trough is applied to an electrical discharge machine that performs wire cutting using the working fluid. The method for maintaining a uniform temperature of the working fluid is applied to the working trough and characterized by forming opening structures in a receiving slot of the working trough such that a spiral swirl having a predetermined height is allowed to be formed in the working fluid, thereby maintaining a uniform temperature of the working fluid in the receiving slot when a wire cutting process is performed in the working fluid by the electrical discharge machine. The disturbance of the spiral swirl also facilitates the discharge of scraps. The present invention further has an advantage of low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Tzuo-Liang Luo, En-Sheng Chang, Jui-Kuan Lin, Yang-Xin Lin, Chin-Mou Hsu
  • Patent number: 8696191
    Abstract: The invention provides a working trough and a method for maintaining a uniform temperature of a working fluid. The working trough is applied to an electrical discharge machine that performs wire cutting using the working fluid. The method for maintaining a uniform temperature of the working fluid is applied to the working trough and characterized by forming opening structures in a receiving slot of the working trough such that a spiral swirl having a predetermined height is allowed to be formed in the working fluid, thereby maintaining a uniform temperature of the working fluid in the receiving slot when a wire cutting process is performed in the working fluid by the electrical discharge machine. The disturbance of the spiral swirl also facilitates the discharge of scraps. The present invention further has an advantage of low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Tzuo-Liang Luo, En-Sheng Chang, Jui-Kuan Lin, Yang-Xin Lin, Chin-Mou Hsu
  • Patent number: 8206652
    Abstract: The present invention provides a flow duct type jet reactor and a process for preparing isocyanates using it. The flow duct type jet reactor situates flow ducts in inner feed pipe which form whirlpool and reinforce vortex, thereby amine steam rapidly admixes and reacts with phosgene, and the byproducts are reduced. In addition, the present process uses a jet-absorption apparatus which rapidly cools the high temperature gas discharged from the reactor to a temperature at which the product is thermally stable, and at the same time provides negative pressure for the reaction process of the system, and thus saving bulky vacuum system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Ningbo Wanhua Polyurethanes Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yonghua Shang, Zhongping Sun, Jianfeng Li, Yong Wang, Weiqi Hua, Deqiang Ma, Yongsheng Wang, Jiansheng Ding
  • Patent number: 8162531
    Abstract: A system for mixing the solid and liquid contents of a tank having an increased height using at least one flow generating device positioned proximate an outer wall of the tank and directed in a direction to discharge a flow having a rotational component and a generally upward component. A plurality of such flow generating devices may be positioned in one or more rings at various elevations within the tank. The flow generating devices are positioned such that resultant fluid flows within the tank contents include a flow in a generally rotational direction and a flow having components generally upward in the outer portion of the tank, inward in the upper portion of the tank, downward in the center portion of the tank, and outward in the lower portion of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventor: J. Mark Crump
  • Publication number: 20120012534
    Abstract: A feedwell assembly for a thickener/clarifier includes a feedwell body, at least one infeed conduit connected at a downstream end to the body, and at least one spin or rotation inducement element disposed as part of the infeed conduit for imparting rotation or spin to a slurry stream fed to the feedwell body via the infeed conduit. The spin or rotation inducement element may be a fixed and rigid structural member such as a vane or baffle, or include actively operated elements. Multiple such spin or rotation inducement elements may be provided in various locations in or adjacent the infeed conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: FLSMIDTH A/S
    Inventor: Simon Turner
  • Patent number: 7833410
    Abstract: In systems for treating wastewater liquid by utilizing aerobic biological species, the contaminated wastewater stream is pretreated in a dissolved air flotation system to remove suspended solid waste, including large particles such as fats, grease, and physically emulsified oils. The purified wastewater containing dissolved waste is thereafter gasified and further decontaminated in a bioreactor tank. Biological species in the bioreactor tank consume gas and perform bodily functions that converts dissolved waste into easily removable carbon dioxide and suspend solids. Gas consumed by the biological species is replenished by pumping the wastewater though a liquid-gas mixer. A controller regulates the speed of the pump based on real-time gas concentration measurements provided by a corresponding gas probe disposed within the wastewater in the bioreactor tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Dwain E. Morse
  • Publication number: 20100014378
    Abstract: Previous devices and methods offer solutions for mixing and/or turbulent mixing tasks. Said solutions are lacking in the implementation and/or optimization of important factors such as mixing and turbulent mixing intensity and/or natural liquid, vapor and gas-specific mixing and turbulent mixing and/or cost-efficient application possibilities and/or precise controllability of numerous substances and amounts. The aim of the invention is to better combine or optimize said factors. Through-flow plates (2,3) which are provided with special hole arrangements and matching mixing and/or turbulent mixing aids such as funnels (4) enable better control, regulation and optimization of flow speeds, mixing and/or turbulent mixing intensities and combinations and complex mixing and/or turbulent mixing processes. The invention is suitable for efficient mixing and/or turbulent mixing of liquids and/or mixtures of liquids and solids and/or vapors and/or gases. Many applications are conceivable, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Lueder Strahmann
  • Patent number: 7622036
    Abstract: A system is disclosed herein for treating wastewater liquid by utilizing aerobic biological species. The contaminated wastewater stream is pretreated in a dissolved air flotation system to remove suspended solid waste, including large particles such as fats, grease, and physically emulsified oils. The purified wastewater containing dissolved waste is thereafter oxygenated and further decontaminated in a bioreactor tank. Biological species in the bioreactor tank consume oxygen and perform bodily functions that converts dissolved waste into easily removable carbon dioxide and suspend solids. Oxygen consumed by the biological species is replenished by pumping the wastewater though a liquid-oxygen mixer. A controller regulates the speed of the pump based on real-time oxygen concentration measurements provided by a corresponding oxygen probe disposed within the wastewater in the bioreactor tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: World Water Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Dwain E Morse
  • Patent number: 7347939
    Abstract: An adjustable contaminated mixing apparatus includes a reactor head and a down tube extending from the reactor head. A plurality of ports are formed in the reactor head and configured to impart a spinning motion to the contaminated liquid as it passes from the reactor head into the down tube. Each port is adapted to receive a flow restrictor to permit selectively control of velocity and flow volume of the liquid through the down tube. Typically, the flow restrictors are removable flow restriction plugs inserted into in a removable cartridge of the reactor head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Clean Water Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwain E. Morse, Wade O. Morse, Thomas G. Matherly
  • Patent number: 7254879
    Abstract: In a method and apparatus for treating fluids, a pump delivers a fluid flow from a fluid source to a manifold. The manifold divides the fluid flow into first and second fluid flows, which are delivered from the manifold to a housing. The housing includes therein a first vortex nozzle positioned in opposed relationship to a second vortex nozzle. The first fluid flow enters the first vortex nozzle to create a first rotating fluid flow, and the second fluid flow enters the second vortex nozzle to create a second rotating fluid flow. The first and second vortex nozzles impinge the first and second rotating fluid flows in a collision chamber, thereby treating the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Lancer Partnership, Ltd
    Inventors: Michael T. Romanyszyn, Perry McGuar
  • Patent number: 7087178
    Abstract: In a method and apparatus for treating fluids, a pump delivers a fluid flow from a fluid source to a manifold. The manifold divides the fluid flow into first and second fluid flows, which are delivered from the manifold to a housing. The housing includes therein a first vortex nozzle positioned in opposed relationship to a second vortex nozzle. The first fluid flow enters the first vortex nozzle to create a first rotating fluid flow, and the second fluid flow enters the second vortex nozzle to create a second rotating fluid flow. The first and second vortex nozzles impinge the first and second rotating fluid flows in a collision chamber, thereby treating the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Lancer Partnership, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael T. Romanyszyn, Perry McGuar
  • Patent number: 6983929
    Abstract: A diffuser for use in a pressurized feed system. The diffuser introduces a carbonic acid solution into water to be treated. The carbonic acid solution within the diffuser is maintained at an elevated pressure. As the carbonic acid solution passes to the exterior of the diffuser, the pressure drop causes an effective mixing of the carbonic acid solution and the water. The carbonic acid solution mixes with the water and the pH of the water is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Tomco2 Equipment Company
    Inventor: Tommy J. Shane
  • Patent number: 6962654
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying dissolved gases (such as oxygen, ozone, chlorine etc.) for chemical and biological processes is described. The methods and apparatus described are particularly suitable for use in the biodegradation of organic matter (such as in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment), and other uses. The apparatus may comprise a dissolved gas supply system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Hydrotreat, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnny Arnaud
  • Patent number: 6875351
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for demulsifying oil in water by dilution and impact, and for separation of the oil and suspended solids by dissolved gas floatation, are described. A produced water treating system is also described. The produced water treating system may include a dissolved gas floatation clarifier system, an oil demulsification system, and a separation system. A demulsification subsystem is also described. The apparatus may include a liquid-liquid fluid mixer and a gas generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Hydrotreat, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnny Arnaud
  • Patent number: 6797170
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating fluids includes a vortex nozzle assembly having improved vortex nozzles. The overall system and system layout, which includes an elbow design, are improved as well as vortex system methods. The vortex nozzle assembly includes an access port and methods for measuring physical properties at the fluid flows. A frame assembly provides support for the vortex system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Lancer Partnership, Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael T. Romanyszyn
  • Patent number: 6669843
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for separation of suspended solid particles from fluids, for separation and mixing of fluids, and for dissolving gases in aqueous fluids. The apparatus employs a grooved ring to divide the fluid stream and impart a high velocity on each of the divided or sub-streams. A grooved ring with any number of grooves that may be spiral in shape is used to create a high velocity circular motion on a divided stream for separation of suspended solid particles by centrifugal force in a cyclone filter and for saturation of liquid with gases in a fluid mixer where gases are introduced through a diffuser. A grooved ring with any number of grooves that may be radial is used in a fluid mixer to divide a stream of fluid, produce a high velocity flow through each groove, introduce a second fluid through an orifice into the first fluid flowing through each groove, and direct the fluid mixture to a center impact zone where the various streams collide to complete the mixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Hydrotreat, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnny Arnaud
  • Publication number: 20030021182
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mixer for mixing an industrial secondary gas (B) into an industrial primary gas (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Fabien S. Illy, Pierre Avrillier
  • Patent number: 6464210
    Abstract: An apparatus for the efficient dissolution of fluids, both gas to liquid and liquid to liquid. A flow splitter divides the influent to an upper and lower stream. The lower stream is injected with a gas and the gas-enriched lower stream is subsequently discharged proximate to the bottom of a contactor in tangential fashion. The upper stream is discharged in similar tangential fashion proximate to the top of the contactor producing a vortex flow pattern. The countercurrent flow of the gas-enriched lower stream and upper stream ensures a high degree of dissolution of the gas in the liquid. Alternatively, two liquids of differing densities may be dissolved together with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Agrimond, LLC
    Inventors: Alfredo J. Teran, Richard G. Wood, Nidal A. Samad, Timothy N. Tyndall, Wesley Todd Willoughby
  • Patent number: 6361202
    Abstract: A static mixer for a viscous liquid for use in a chemical mechanical polishing process is provided. The static mixer is constructed of an elongated cylindrical tank, an elongated cylindrical mixing sleeve having a multiplicity of mixing apertures therethrough situated inside the tank, a plurality of curvilinear feed tubes situated at a top of the tank cavity for feeding a mixture of a viscous liquid and a solvent into the tank cavity, a spiral plate mounted on the interior surface of the tank wall extending continuously from a top wall to a bottom wall of the tank cavity, and an outlet tube that is situated at the bottom of the tank cavity inside the mixing sleeve for outputting a mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd
    Inventors: Hang-Chang Lee, Long Chun Tsai
  • Publication number: 20010033526
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mixer for mixing an industrial secondary gas (B) into an industrial primary gas (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Fabien S. Illy, Pierre Avrillier
  • Patent number: 6217207
    Abstract: Liquefaction of sludgy to compact sediments (3) in vessels (1) in which crude oil (2) is stored and/or transported uses injecting a liquid above the sediment surface with nozzles (11) so that the sediment is at least partly liquified or dissolved in the liquid such that it can be removed from the vessel (1) together with the liquid. A substantially horizontally flowing liquid current which can be closed on itself is created above the sediment surface by directing the injection through all nozzles (11) such that the injection direction has a horizontal component which is oriented tangentially to a current line of the liquid current being created and is oriented in the flowing direction. The injected liquid is crude oil or a refinery product and differs from the lowest levels above the sediment in that it comprises a smaller share of heavy components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Lindenport S.A.
    Inventors: Bruno Streich, Alexandra Sarah Frei
  • Patent number: 6193402
    Abstract: An improved oil and gas well servicing apparatus for blending and delivering a slurry of fracturing fluid and particulate matter at constant flow rate and pressure to a downhole pump is disclosed. Multiple blending tubs are mounted on a trailer or skid and are manifolded together in a slurry discharge manifold. The slurry discharge manifold combines the slurry discharged by the blending tubs and incorporates pipe sections of equal length to connect the blending tubs to the manifold. It is believed that the slurry discharge manifold and equal length piping provide balanced pressure drop between the individual blending tubs and creates a constant outlet pressure from the slurry discharge manifold. A fluid intake manifold may also be included to distribute fracturing fluid to the blending tubs. Hose connectors on each of the manifolds are provided on both sides of the apparatus for convenient operation from either side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventors: Kristian E. Grimland, Timothy Lloyd Anderson
  • Patent number: 6186657
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mixing or dissolving a particulate solid or gel in a liquid to form a solution of substantially homogeneous concentration. The apparatus includes a vessel which has a cylindrical portion integral with a large diameter end of a frustoconical portion. The vessel has a series of liquid inlets, located in a wall of the cylindrical portion and frustoconical portion, and a solution outlet formed at a small diameter end of the frustoconical portion. An elbow-shaped nozzle is connected to each of the liquid inlets, the nozzles directing liquid flow parallel to the inside surface of the vessel. The apparatus also includes a venturi adjacent the outlet in order to create a low pressure zone downstream of the venturi to suck or draw liquid or solution from the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventor: Kevin Johan Fuchsbichler