Abstract: A flow through bubble trap for fluid flow lines comprises a chamber having a substantially flat, lateral side, a first port tube, and a second, opposed port tube. A flow directing baffle system is positioned in the chamber to direct incoming fluid from one of the port tubes into a first, lateral flow direction to allow substantially horizontal fluid flow circulation in the chamber. Fluid flow from the circulating fluid in the chamber enters into the other of the port tubes in a lateral flow direction that is generally the same as the first lateral flow direction, while the baffle system prevents direct flow between the first and second port tubes. The chamber is adaptable to fit with a large variety of conventional dialysis machines and the like, having multi-purpose supplemental access ports, for a simplification of the number of codes necessary for product distribution.

Abstract: A liquid tank used in an air-conditioning system to remove air and water from refrigerant received from a condenser 8 before passing it to an evaporator 11 comprises a tank body, a refrigerant inlet port and a refrigerant outlet port. In a first aspect of the invention which ensures excellent air-liquid separation, easy assembly, low cost, simple structure and ready mounting on the condenser 8, the refrigerant inlet port section 33 is formed at a lower portion of the tank body 31, the refrigerant outlet port section 34 is formed below the refrigerant inlet port section 33 and a cylindrical partition 32 is provided at a lower portion of the tank body 31 to stand higher than the refrigerant inlet port section 33 and define between itself and the inner wall of the tank body 31 an induction space 35 into which the refrigerant inlet port section 33 opens and define therein a liquid pooling space 36 with which the refrigerant outlet port section 34 communicates.

Abstract: A water-purifying apparatus, for reducing the radon content of radon-contaminated water, includes a reactor tank for treating the radon-contaminated water, a radon-releasing structure arranged in the upper part of the reactor tank to receive water from a first pump adapted to supply water from a source of water containing radon-contaminated water, the water from the radon-releasing structure accumulating in the reactor tank, an inlet duct extending between the first pump and the radon-releasing structure, an outlet duct from the reactor tank, the outlet duct being connected to a water consumption system, and a radon-gas outlet from the reactor tank. In a mixing structure, water from the first pump is mixed with water from the reactor tank with the aid of a second pump in order to produce such a water flow in the radon-releasing structure as results in effective radon release.

Abstract: A baffle or deflector having a cone-shaped baffle. Refrigerant fluid enters through the apex and flows through the deflector toward the inner wall of a vessel in an air-conditioning system. The laminar flow of refrigerant fluid against the inner wall separates the liquid and vapor components of the refrigerant fluid. Radial openings in the deflector allow the outlet tube to pass by the deflector. The amount of refrigerant fluid used in the system can be maximized while the size of the vessel can be minimized.

Abstract: A water aeration system for receiving gas and/or iron laden water from a water source and delivering purified water to a service line. The system includes a tank with an internal volume fillable with water, a tank inlet, a tank outlet, and an aerator. Water is introduced into the tank through the tank inlet and passes downwardly within the tank. The downwardly moving water encounters a counterflow of upwardly migrating bubbles introduced into the tank by the aerator, and the air bubbles cause impurities in the water to precipitate out and settle onto the floor of the tank and gases to the vented to atmosphere. After moving to the bottom portion of the internal volume of the tank, the water passes upwardly through an upstanding water outlet pipe located within the tank internal volume and passes through the tank outlet to be removed from the tank. The system may also include a mechanism for flushing from the tank precipitates collected on the tank floor.

Abstract: A thermal processing system for processing a hot-fill liquid product and filling containers with the hot-fill liquid product is set forth that includes: 1) a thermal processing unit for thermally processing the hot-fill liquid product; 2) a packaging machine for filling individual containers with the hot-fill liquid product; and 3) an intermediate degassing tank. The intermediate degassing tank includes a tank body having an inlet receiving the thermally processed hot-fill liquid product from the thermal processing unit, an interior chamber holding the thermally processed hot-fill liquid, and an outlet facilitating fluid communication of the thermally processed hot-fill liquid product from the interior chamber of the degassing tank to the packaging machine, and a vent. A degasser is disposed in the interior chamber of the tank body and receives the hot-fill liquid product from the inlet.

Abstract: A system for separating multiphase fluid flow having a separator which allows the gaseous phase to separate from the oil and water phases. The separator includes a vertical component, through which the multiphase fluid rises with the fluid phases becoming annular to separate from the gaseous phase and flow to the base of the separator.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for maintaining continuous flow in a closed loop test system, of a multiphase composition such as that utilized and obtained from oil and gas wells and the like. The method and system provide a test structure whereby a study of the changes in a multiphase composition (gas/liquid/solid) flow can be studied. Specifically, the method and apparatus provide for pressure boosting the gaseous components of the multiphase composition after separation from the liquid and solid components of the system. A hydrostatic head through which the liquid and solid components flow provides the necessary potential energy-kinetic energy exchange such that when the pressure boosted gas is recombined with the downcomer liquid/solid components, continuous flow of the multiphase composition is maintained. Pressure and temperature controls permit the accurate maintenance of pressure, temperature and flow conditions so as to imitate a real-world environment for multiphase composition flow.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel gas-liquid separating apparatus which is installed directly on a hot-water heating line independently from a gas boiler. The gas-liquid separating apparatus has a body provided with an air vent hole opened to outside, wherein the liquid flows, and a bubble collecting device for collecting the bubbles from the liquid to vent out the collected bubbles through the air vent hole. The bubble collecting device has a plurality of cylindrical bubble collecting rods for collecting bubbles contained in the liquid, a round projected portion for supporting upper portions of the bubble collecting rods, the round projected portion having a space portion for collecting bubbles collected by the bubble collecting rods being supported by the air vent hole and a conical vent portion having a conical space portion connected to the space of the round projected portion. At an upper portion of the conical vent portion, an air vent for venting out the bubbles is mounted.

Abstract: A water aeration system for receiving gas and/or iron laden water from a water source and delivering purified water to a service line. The system includes a tank with an internal volume fillable with water, a tank inlet, a tank outlet, and an aerator. Water is introduced into the tank through the tank inlet and passes downwardly within the tank. The downwardly moving water encounters a counterflow of upwardly migrating bubbles introduced into the tank by the aerator, and the air bubbles cause impurities in the water to precipitate out and settle onto the floor of the tank and gases to the vented to atmosphere. After moving to the bottom portion of the internal volume of the tank, the water passes upwardly through an upstanding water outlet pipe located within the tank internal volume and passes through the tank outlet to be removed from the tank. The system may also include a mechanism for flushing from the tank precipitates collected on the tank floor.

Abstract: In a device for separating oil from the blow-by exhaust vapors of a combustion engine, a filter stack is mounted in a canister having an inlet port for the intake of vapors from the engine, a gas outlet port for connection to a source of suction for causing the vapors to flow through the canister, and a discharge port communicating with a flow passage for removal of condensed oil. The filter stack is operatively arranged so that the vapors pass in contact with and through the filter stack. A plate partially surrounds the filter so that the oil in the vapors condense, and flow outwardly through the passage between the plate and the interior wall surface of the canister.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement in a circulation lubrication including a lubricating oil tank, pressure pipe lines for supplying oil to parts to be lubricated, and return pipe lines for returning the oil from the parts to be lubricated to the oil tank. To remove air and dirt from the oil, the flow returning from the parts to be lubricated to the lubricant tank is divided into at least two superimposed flow portions, using a plate member, so that the oil flow portion containing air bubbles forms the upper flow portion and the flow portion containing water and heavy particles forms the lower flow portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spray degasser for removing gas from a liquid, comprising:i) a boiler having at least one sprayer compartment,ii) the sprayer compartment comprises a radial sprayer which is connected to a liquid feed for spraying the liquid for degassing as a spray screen over the liquid present in the boiler,iii) a feed pipe for feeding into the liquid present in the boiler vapour to create in the sprayer compartment a gas containing vapour,iv) an outlet in the sprayer compartment for venting the gas removed from the liquid, andv) an outlet in the boiler for degassed liquid.

Abstract: A vacuum waste containment system to operate in situations where limited water is available and discharge of liquid and waste is undesirable. The system is powered by an external vacuum source. The vacuum draws the waste into a holding tank through an air water separator. The majority of the liquid and waste is deposited into the tank while the residual water is separated and drained back into the tank before reaching the vacuum source. The system has been designed for low weight to be reliable and require minimum maintenance.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing volatile contaminant compounds from a liquid by sparging a cleaning gas therethrough comprises a volatile contaminant extraction assembly including a hollow porous tube surrounded by an outer jacket defining a gas plenum between the jacket and the porous tube; a contaminated liquid feed assembly including a nozzle for injecting liquid into the porous tube in a spiraling flow pattern around and along the porous tube; a gas-liquid separator assembly including a nonporous degassing tube coaxially aligned with and connected to the porous tube, a separator tube coaxially aligned with and connected to the degassing tube and flaring outwardly in diameter from the degassing tube, and a gas duct coaxially aligned with the separator tube and extending into the separator tube to collect and convey cleaning gas therefrom; a clean liquid collection assembly; and a gas discharge assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for optimizing gas-liquid interfacial contact for molecular mass transfer between gas and liquid comprises a gas-liquid contactor assembly including a hollow porous tube surrounded by an outer jacket defining a gas plenum between the jacket and the porous tube; a liquid feed assembly including a nozzle for injecting liquid into the porous tube in a spiraling flow pattern around and along the porous tube; a gas-liquid separator assembly at the first end of the porous tube including a nonporous degassing tube coaxially aligned with and connected to the porous tube, a gas outlet port coaxially aligned with the degassing tube to receive a first portion of gas flowing from the degassing tube, a first gas duct coaxially aligned with and connected to the gas outlet duct to convey the first portion of gas therefrom; a liquid collection assembly; and a second gas discharge assembly to collect and convey gas from the first end of the porous tube.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for degassing a high viscosity fluid wherein a vacuum chamber is oriented vertically and adapted for receiving a fluid at its top end and discharging it from a reservoir at its bottom end, the chamber having an assembly having a slotted wide-mouthed nozzle and a channel slide member mounted within the top end so as to receive a fluid fed into the chamber. The nozzle is adapted for spreading the fluid onto the surface of the slide member which is angularly positioned downwardly towards the reservoir such that fluid on the slide member surface exhibits laminar flow as it moves downwardly. A vacuum drawn on the chamber effects a release of any gaseous materials contained within the fluid as it moves down the slide surface and into the reservoir where it may be drawn out for application by one or more nozzles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating the liquid phase and the gas phase of a liquid/gas mixture and for substantially eliminating slug flow is provided. The apparatus includes a housing containing a separation table positioned in an inclined position within the housing. The liquid/gas mixture flows into the housing through an inlet and spreads over the surface of the separation table. As the mixture spreads over the table, entrained gas is released and the liquid is decelerated. The separated liquid and gas then pass through orifices in the separation table and are separately discharged from the housing. In a second version, a plurality of separation tables may be contained in the housing.

Abstract: A de-aerator apparatus for removing gas from fluid flowing through a pipe includes a housing having a chamber, an inlet connected to an inlet pipe for allowing the passage of fluid into the chamber, an outlet connected to an outlet pipe for discharging fluid from the chamber, and a vent for venting gas from the top of the chamber. The arrangement is such that as fluid flows into the chamber through the inlet and out of the chamber through the outlet, relatively large gas pockets present in the fluid in the chamber rise to the surface of the fluid and exit the chamber through the vent. A device disposed within the chamber has bristles facing the flow of fluid into the chamber through the inlet. The bristles vibrate for merging micro gas pockets present in the fluid with one another to produce large gas pockets which rise to the surface of the fluid within the chamber and exit the chamber through the vent.

Abstract: A condensate trap for use in a Vapor Extraction System (VES), which uses negative pressure to extract contaminated vapors from soil, is disclosed. The trap includes a vapor tight vessel, part of which acts as a condensate reservoir. One or more mist eliminators, such as an impingement type condensate collector, are contained within the vessel. The vessel includes a vapor inlet and a vapor outlet as well as a condensate outlet. The condensate outlet is controlled by a swing check valve. The valve remains closed until there is sufficient condensate in the reservoir to push it open. After a predetermined amount of condensate drains out, the check valve closes.