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US3572015A
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Water separator for saturated-steam generators
Assignee: Sulzer AG
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Filing: 1968-05-23
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Granted: 1971-03-23
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Expires: 1988-05-23
Abstract
Abstract The tube sections containing the twist-producing elements are each surrounded by a jacket which has an internal diameter at least 1.5 times that of the internal diameter of the tube section and extends at least a distance equal to the internal diameter of the tube section above the tube section to receive the water separated from the steam. Outlets are provided at the base of the jackets to allow the water to run off out of the path of the dried steam.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Brunner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:47
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C15/00; G21C15/16; F; F22; F22B; F22B1/00; F22B1/02; F22B1/023; F22B37/00; F22B37/02; F22B37/26; F22B37/32; F22B37/327; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A water separator for a saturated-steam generator comprising: a plate; a plurality of circular-cylindrical tube sections disposed in said plate for conveying a mixture of steam and water flows therethrough; a twist-producing element mounted in the bottom of each tube section for directing the flow therethrough into a twisting path; a jacket coaxially surrounding each tube section, said jacket having an inside diameter at least 1.5 times the inside diameter of said surrounded tube section and extending above said tube section a distance at least equal to said inside diameter of said tube section; and at least one water outlet disposed between the bottom of each jacket and said plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A water separator for a saturated-steam generator comprising: a plate; a plurality of circular-cylindrical tube sections disposed in said plate for conveying a mixture of steam and water flows therethrough; a twist-producing element mounted in the bottom of each tube section for directing the flow therethrough into a twisting path; a jacket coaxially surrounding each tube section, said jacket having an inside diameter at least 1.5 times the inside diameter of said surrounded tube section and extending above said tube section a distance at least equal to said inside diameter of said tube section; and at least one water outlet disposed between the bottom of each jacket and said plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A water separator as set forth in claim 1 wherein each jacket is secured on said plate and each water outlet is formed in a cutaway portion of the bottom of each jacket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A water separator as set forth in claim 1 wherein each jacket is hexagonal in cross section and is connected to an adjacent jacket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A water separator as set forth in claim 1 wherein each jacket is of regular hexagonal cross section and is connected to an adjacent jacket in honeycomb fashion to have a common wall therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
A water separator as set forth in claim 4 wherein a plurality of zigzag-bent parallel strips are secured to said plate and a plurality of rectangular pieces are secured between mutually opposite bent edges of said strips to form a plurality of said jackets, each said piece being spaced above said plate to form said water outlet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A water separator as set forth in claim 5 wherein said strips and said pieces are of sheet metal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A water separator as set forth in claim 1 wherein said plate is formed of a plurality of strips.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-22 | 1974-09-21 | 1975-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-22 | 1978-09-21 | 1979-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-22 | 1982-09-21 | 1983-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |