Abstract: This gas turbine exhaust system provides a bypass duct having a gas inlet section capable of receiving the turbine exhaust gas, a first section for connection with an exhaust gas collector and a second section for connection with a heat collection boiler, detachable ducts respectively opened and closed, selectively fitted in the first and second sections, to operate the exhaust system in a simple cycle mode or in a combined cycle mode, and guide rails for guiding the ducts.

Abstract: A fired heater includes a fired heater body with an air inlet and a flue gas outlet, and a flue gas waste heat recovery system communicated with the fired heater body and including at least two heat exchange chambers. A first port of each of the heat exchange chambers can be communicated with the flue gas outlet or the air inlet, and a second port of each of the heat exchange chambers can be communicated with the outside air or a fume extractor. When the first port of at least one heat exchanger chamber is communicated with the flue gas outlet and the second port thereof is communicated with the fume extractor, the first port of at least another heat exchange chamber is communicated with the air inlet and the second port thereof is communicated with the outside air.

Abstract: A valve device for a compressed air supply system, includes a control chamber to which compressed air may be supplied, a control piston plate delimiting the control chamber, a control piston that is fixed to the side of the control piston plate facing away from the control chamber. The piston protrudes into a discharge valve chamber of a discharge valve, provided with at least one compressed air connection. A valve head delimits the discharge valve chamber, which can be pressurized with the force of a spring in the direction of a valve seat and which can be lifted from the valve seat by the control piston counter to the force of the spring in order to open the discharge valve. The control piston and a valve housing surrounding the control piston define at least two regeneration valve chambers of a regeneration valve having at least one compressed air connection.

Abstract: A forced fluid switch including a first plenum in communication with a first port; a second plenum in communication with a second port; a third plenum in switched communication with the first plenum and the second plenum and in communication with a third port; a fourth plenum in switched communication with the first plenum and the second plenum and in communication with a fourth port; and wherein the forced fluid switch has at least a first forced fluid path and a second forced fluid path, wherein in the first forced fluid path, the third plenum is in communication with the first plenum and the fourth plenum is in communication with the second plenum, and wherein in the second forced fluid path, the third plenum is in communication with the second plenum and the fourth plenum is in communication with the first plenum. A method is provided for switching forced fluid.

Abstract: A multi-way reversing valve where a high-pressure passage part into which a high-pressure fluid is introduced is formed in a valve member. A valve seat part and valve chamber are in a valve body. First and second inlet/outlets (in communication with an outlet of the high-pressure passage part) are formed in the valve seat part. A low-pressure fluid is introduced into the valve chamber via the first or second inlet/outlet. An outlet-side end part of the high-pressure passage part is adapted to slide while pressed against a part of the valve seat part between the first and second inlet/outlet during a transitional stage of flow path reversal. The positions/dimensions/shapes of the outlet of the high-pressure passage part (and the first, second inlet/outlets) are designed so the high-pressure passage part outlet is in communication with at least one of the first/second inlet/outlet even during the transitional stage of flow path reversal.

Abstract: A regenerative heat exchanger includes a pair of heat exchangers, an inlet valve assembly and an outlet valve assembly. Each valve assembly includes two corresponding pairs of valve ports and two poppet discs each being movable between said corresponding pairs of valve ports. The poppet discs have rods extending to distal ends. Distal ends extending from the inlet valve assembly are pivotably interconnected to distal ends from the outlet valve assembly and pivotably interconnected to a crank of an eccentric mechanical drive to operate one of the inlet poppet discs and one of the outlet poppet discs in tandem.

Abstract: A faucet aerator incorporating a flow compensator in order to allow higher flow rates of water at lower water pressures through the faucet aerator, including a faucet housing having an annular flow channel configured along a longitudinal axis through the faucet housing for the passing of water through the annular flow channel. The faucet housing includes a flow compensator sub-assembly connected to a spray sub-assembly for forming the faucet aerator.

Abstract: Provided is a reversing valve for reversing flow in a refrigeration system. The reversing valve includes a valve body having first, second, third, and fourth ports disposed into the valve body. A valve member inside the valve body can be selectively moved between a first position intersecting the second and third ports and a second position intersecting the second and fourth ports. The valve member defines a channel that directs flow between the selected pairs of ports. The channel is generally shaped as a curve that bends the flow between the selected ports. To reduce the pressure drop across the reversing valve, a flow splitter is included that divides the channel into multiple sub-channels. Dividing the channel into multiple sub-channels increases the curve ratio of the channel, which reduces the generation of turbulent secondary flows in the channel. The flow splitter also provides additional structural support to the valve member.

Abstract: A slide type valve (V) for regulating a gas generating system (10) that has at least a first and a second gas concentrating bed unit (12, 14) includes an outer body (120) with a slide face (106) having at least three open ports (130, 132, 134) communicating with an interior cavity (136) formed in the outer body (120). A vent port (132) and at least two bed ports (130, 134) are adapted to communicate an air flow with a gas concentrating bed unit (12, 14). The vent port (132) is formed between two bed ports. A slide block (100) having an essentially flat face (146) slides along the slide face interior surface (142) of the outer body (12) and has an interior cavity (148) and a first and a second opening (150, 152). The slide block slide face (146) has a closing portion (104) positioned between the first and second openings (150, 152). A controller (C) moves the slide block (100) between a first state (S1) and a second state (S2) for desired air flow.

Abstract: A regenerative thermal oxidizer is provided, including a first heat exchanger defining a first flow path, a first inlet/outlet in association with the first heat exchanger, the first inlet/outlet providing flow access to the first flow path, a second heat exchanger defining a second flow path, a second inlet/outlet in association with the second heat exchanger, the second inlet/outlet providing flow access to the second flow path, a valve assembly having a cylindrical valve body having process flow inlet and outlet and first and second ports connected to the first and second inlet/outlet heat exchanger, and the valve assembly having an elliptical valve disk having an outer perimeter for sealably engaging the cylindrical body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air condition device consisting of recovery cells (1, 2), inlet (3) and exhaust ducts (4) leading to and from a room, and inlet (5) and exhaust ducts (6) located at the other end of the device and leading to and from the outdoor air, the air flown in the air conditioning device being controlled by means of rotating deflectors (7, 8). The deflectors (7, 8) consist of baffles fixed to different control axes (9, 10) and rotating about their axes, the air openings (11, 12) provided in the deflectors being located alternatingly at the same recovery cell (1, 2), where the air flow directions are reversed periodically.

Abstract: A switch structure for a heating device having a passage formed within the main body of the structure, an air inlet, a main flame air outlet, a second air outlet and a thermocouple insertion hole connected to the passage being formed on the main body, and a manual control rod having a stopper being provided within the passage of the main body, two through holes being formed corresponding to the main flame air outlet and the second flame air outlet; characterized in that the main flame air outlet, the thermocouple insertion hole and the second flame air outlet have upward direction openings of similar direction, and the main flame air outlet and the air inlet are located on the same axis, and a stopper is suitably mounted between the main flame outlet and the air inlet, thereby the lighting rod of the switch, the thermocouple and the second air tube are extended in same direction to form an easy assemble, safe and stable switch for the heater.

Abstract: A unique switching valve for use with a multi-chamber adsorbent air and gas fractionation system for controlling the flow of fluid which comprises a valve housing including an inlet port, two outlet ports and an exhaust port and first valve and second valve members in the valve housing which are moveable between a first position and second position for alternately permitting and blocking fluid flow between the inlet port and the outlet ports and between the outlet ports and the exhaust port. The first and second valve members include mean for permitting a predetermined controlled flow of fluid between the inlet port and the outlet ports and means for permitting a predetermined controlled flow between the outlet ports and the exhaust port which simplify the design and control of the switching valve by eliminating the need for separate repressurization and depressurization valves.

Abstract: Anti-leak two-port and three-port poppet valves for a regenerative thermal oxidizer in which a gas such as contaminated air is first passed through a hot heat-exchange bed and into a communicating high temperature oxidation (combustion) chamber or zone, and then through a relatively cool second heat exchange bed. The alternating of the heat transfer zones to provide matrix regeneration is accomplished via regenerative thermal oxidizer switching valves. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the switching valves are horizontal pneumatic poppet type valves in a consolidated housing, the valve's switching frequency or cycle being a function of volumetric flow rate.

Abstract: A valving system for diverting fluids from one location to another. The valving system includes a valve housing and two or more dampers. The dampers are rotatably coupled to one or more shafts and are designed to move in a synchronized manner such that when opens and closes prior to the other damper or dampers doing so. The valving system of the present invention is particularly useful in the field of regenerative incineration where it is necessary to rapidly change the movement of a hazardous fluid from one regeneration bed to another. However, it may be used in any environment in which switching of the fluid flow over relatively short time periods is desired. The valving system diverts the fluid in a switchable manner that minimizes energy usage without diverting raw fluid directly to an output. A sealing system is located at the ends of the dampers.

Abstract: A two chamber regenerative thermal oxidizer has a pair of poppet valves actuated by an eccentric mechanical drive assembly having a single drive shaft. Gas flow through the RTO is reversed by the simultaneous opening and closing of the poppet valves. Deceleration of the valve discs is controlled using a variable speed motor to reduce valve damage. In another configuration, the mechanical eccentric drive controls two sets of butterfly valves in an RTO.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and device for recovery of energy from a medium containing combustible substances even at low concentrations. The method is characterized by raising the temperature of the medium in a regenerative combustor such as a reversal flow direction combustion device wherein the combustion takes place in a warm zone, to the combustion temperature at which essentially all chemical energy of the combustible substances is transformed into thermal energy. The heated medium is then utilized for the production of a wanted form of energy.

Abstract: A method of quick purging beds of a regenerative fume incinerator which is practically applicable for use in 2, 3 and 4 bed incinerators. For a very short purge period near the end of an operating time cycle, the bed being switched from receiving impure gases to discharge of clean gas is purged of impure gases by being supplied with clean gas discharged by the incinerator. The quick purging takes less than 4% of the cycle time and thus inflow of impure gases is stopped for a very brief period when this quick purge method is used in a 2 bed incinerator. When using this quick purge method in a three or four bed regenerative fume incinerator there is always at least one bed receiving impure gases. This quick purge method improves the quality of the discharged clean gas without significant loss of thermal efficiency and without significant reduction in operating capacity.

Abstract: A gaseous flow reversing system is disclosed for use with a regenerative furnace. The reversing system includes a combustion air inlet unit for receiving combustion air, and a valve unit. The valve unit is slidable between first and second positions with respect to the combustion air inlet unit for alternately directing the flow of combustion air from between the combustion air inlet unit and a first regenerator port when the valve unit is in the first position, and from between the combustion air inlet unit and a second regenerator port when the valve unit is in the second position. The valve unit includes valve flow distribution channels for distributing the flow of the combustion air into at least one of the regenerator ports from among a plurality of locations extending along the valve unit.

Abstract: A rotary valve suitable for a 2-bed regenerative fume incinerator which provides for purging of the beds and uninterrupted inflow and outflow during operation of the incinerator including the time intervals in which the valve is rotated from one position of operation to another and during the time intervals in which the beds are individually purged.

Abstract: An inventive cam actuation structure provides a separate cam member for opening each of the valves in a regenerative thermal oxidizer. The separate cam structures allow the arrangement of the flow passages in any desired relationship relative to the other passages. In addition, the use of the separate cams allows great variability in the adjustment of the valve profiles relative to each other. Two valve actuation structure embodiments are disclosed. In a second feature of this invention, the inlet manifold is received within the outlet manifold. The heated gas in the outlet manifold preheats the gas in the inlet manifold, ensuring that impurities will not liquify within the inlet manifold. In a further feature of this invention, gravitational controls are used for the purge valve. A connection between the inlet valve and the weights for opening the purge valve ensures that the purge valve will not be opened when the inlet valve is opened.

Abstract: The present invention involves a regenerative thermal oxidation apparatus for purifying gases by thermal oxidation and for exchange of heat between inleting and outleting gases. The apparatus has a plurality of thermal chamber units, each such unit having a gate with at least one gate orifice movably located in a linear fashion against a base surface so as to alternatively align with various inlet and outlet openings. The improvement involves the use of a plurality of seals located between the gate and the openings with sufficient sealing capabilities between the gate and the openings to maintain each chamber at an elevated pressure, i.e. above atmospheric pressure, and so as to reduce leakage of gases from each of the chambers and reduce condensation during operation. The invention is also directed to the method utilizing this apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved regenerative thermal oxidizer and a method of purifying gases by raising gases to their auto ignition temperature and by exchanging heat by inleting and outleting gases. The reactor has at least three regenerative thermal chamber units and these units have on a single surface at least three openings, a purge opening, an inlet opening and an outlet opening, which are connected to recycled outlet gases for purging, and to inlet and outlet gases respectively. Set against the purge, inlet and outlet openings is a slidable gate which has a single opening which moves through cycles so that its single opening coincides with the inlet opening of its chamber unit, or coincides with one or more spaces which are closed between the inlet and outlet opening, or with the purge opening, or coincide with the outlet opening. In other words, the gate cycles between inleting gases, no gas movement, purge position, no gas movement and outleting gases.

Abstract: A unique valve mechanism for opening and closing inlet, outlet, and purge valves in a regenerative incinerator is disclosed. The valves are mechanically opened and closed by a cam arrangement which insures proper timing, and optimal volume flow through the valves during each cycle. Further, a method of the present invention begins the purge mode while the inlet valve is opened, and completes it after the outlet valve has opened. This reducing the required time for each cycle of operation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a regenerative thermal oxidizer apparatus and a method for purifying gases by thermal oxidation and by exchange of heat by inleting and outleting gases. The oxidizer has at least three regenerative thermal chamber units and these units have on a single surface both an inlet opening and an outlet opening which are typically connected to inlet and outlet gases. Set against the inlet and outlet openings is a slidable gate which has a single opening which moves through cycles so that its single opening coincides with the inlet opening of its chamber unit, or a space which is closed between the inlet and outlet opening, or coincide with the outlet opening. In other words, the gate cycles between inleting gases, no gas movement, and outleting gases. There are means providing for moving the gate through the aforesaid cycle and, as mentioned, inlet ducts and outlet ducts connected to their respective openings.

Abstract: A unique valve mechanism for opening and closing inlet, outlet, and purge valves in a regenerative incinerator is disclosed. The valves are mechanically opened and closed by a cam arrangement which insures proper timing, and optimal volume flow through the valves during each cycle. Further, a method of the present invention begins the purge mode while the inlet valve is opened, and completes it after the outlet valve has opened. This reducing the required time for each cycle of operation.

Abstract: A rotary valve made of ceramics has edges at the junctions between a generally cylindrical outer periphery and opposite ends of a through hole. Each of the edges has a leading edge portion at which the valve starts opening and a leading edge portion at which the valve finishes closing. The leading edge portions are chamferred in such a way as to form part of surfaces of right circular cones whose vertexes are contained in an axis of rotation of the rotary valve and whose axes coincide with the center axis of the through hole.

Abstract: A heat exchanger has two regenerative beds and two valves connected to the beds for controlling the flow through them. Each valve has two ports connected to the beds and two other ports. The valves are mechanically linked and actuated together. The valves serve to alternate two gas flows between the two beds, to effect heat and moisture transfer between the gas flows. Each valve has two valve members mounted on a common valve shaft controlling the connections between its ports.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a control device for medium flows for a regenerative heat exchanger. The device consists of a cell (7) divided into compartments (8) and acting as a heat exchanger, and at the ends of the cell, there are control means (11, 12) for guiding the medium flows alternatingly into the different compartments (8) of the cell (7). In prior art, unreasonably high capacities of actuating devices have been required for controlling the flows of media, and the control devices have increased the length of the heat exchanger considerably. These drawbacks are avoided if the control means consist of a slide (11, 12) displaceable transversely in relation to the partition walls (9) of the cell, the said slide (11, 12) being provided with openings (13) and with blocking members (14) between the openings for the purpose of alternatingly opening and closing connections between medium flow ducts (2, 3, 5, 6) and compartments (8) in the cell.

Abstract: A regenerative incinerator comprising at least two vertical heat exchanger chambers each having horizontal grates in an intermediate region thereof, a combustion chamber above the heat exchanger chambers connected at its bottom side to the top side of the heat exchanger chambers and an inlet duct connected into a region below the grates of each of the heat exchange chambers. A first valve resides in each of the inlet ducts and an exhaust duct is connected to another region below the grate of each heat exchanger chamber. A second valve resides in each exhaust duct and a timing means is provided having alternating first and second cycles, the first cycle of the timing means opening a portion of the valves and closing the second valves of the heat exchanger chambers having open first valves and opening a second valve of another heat exchanger chamber having a closed first valve and the second cycle of the timing means closing the first valve and opening the second valve of the heat exchanger chambers.

Abstract: A combustion device comprising a plurality of regenerative units formed by a plurality of separate radially extending compartments each containing a plurality of corrugated highly conductive metal plates compressed together with the corrugations in the adjacent plates intersecting each other at right angles so as to provide meandering passages for the gases between the adjacent corrugated plates; a rotary switching valve provided at one end of said regenerative means for controlling the flow of said waste gases flowing therethrough; a reaction zone provided at the other end of said regenerative means in which said waste gases are reacted; and a temperature-adjusting chamber located within said reaction zone and provided with an auxiliary combustion burner and an excess-heat disposal branch conduit.

Abstract: Valve structure for reversing gas flow comprising a housing containing a pair of disposed cylinder chambers, a pair of disposed manifold chambers, inlet and outlet means provided in each pair of said cylinder and manifold chambers, piston means provided in each cylinder chamber positioned therein to selectively effect flow between inlet means in said manifold chamber and outlet means in said cylinder chamber and flow between inlet means in said cylinder chamber and outlet means in said manifold chamber, said pistons slideably arranged in said cylinder chambers and fixedly mounted on piston rods, said rods extending slideably through the walls of the manifold chamber, and driving means connected to said piston rods for inducing said rods to reciprocate thereby effecting sliding motion of the pistons within said cylinder chambers and thereby reverse the flow between the inlet and outlet means in said cylinder chambers.