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Attemperator
Assignee: Babcock International Ltd
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Filing: 1974-07-22
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Granted: 1976-01-06
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Expires: 1994-07-22
Abstract
Abstract An upright type spray attemperator for regulating the temperature of upwardly flowing superheated vapor and comprising a vessel fitted with an inner sleeve having a side outlet at the upper end thereof and containing a deflector adjacent the outlet to collect and return water droplets for further heating and wherein the outlet is formed of perforations sized to reduce the pressure of the steam passing therethrough so as induce flashing of any entrained water droplets and insure their complete vaporization.
Inventors
- 👤 Erich Maurer
- 👤 Herbert Fangrat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:59
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22G; F22G5/00; F22G5/12; F22G5/123; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/10; Y10S261/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An attemperator comprising an upright vessel, a sleeve disposed within the vessel in spaced relation therewith, and respective inlet and outlet means provided for said vessel and sleeve to accommodate the flow of vapor therethrough, said inlet means being subjacent to the outlet means, the sleeve including a perforated upper segment defining the outlet therefrom, a fixed cone-shaped deflector extending into at least a portion of the perforated segment and forming a closure over the top of said sleeve, and a lower segment of said vessel and sleeve being formed with a plurality of spaced openings fitted with fixed nozzle means for upwardly injecting a cooling fluid within the sleeve for mixing with the vapor to regulate the temperature thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An attemperator comprising an upright vessel, a sleeve disposed within the vessel in spaced relation therewith, and respective inlet and outlet means provided for said vessel and sleeve to accommodate the flow of vapor therethrough, said inlet means being subjacent to the outlet means, the sleeve including a perforated upper segment defining the outlet therefrom, a fixed cone-shaped deflector extending into at least a portion of the perforated segment and forming a closure over the top of said sleeve, and a lower segment of said vessel and sleeve being formed with a plurality of spaced openings fitted with fixed nozzle means for upwardly injecting a cooling fluid within the sleeve for mixing with the vapor to regulate the temperature thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The attemperator according to claim 1 wherein the horizontal cross-sectional area of the upper segment is smaller than that of said lower segment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The attemperator according to claim 2 wherein said upper and lower segments are joined by a frusto-conical transition member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The attemperator according to claim 1 wherein the sleeve inlet means includes a frusto-conical member divergent in the direction of vapor flow.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The attemperator according to claim 1 wherein said nozzle means are provided with upwardly oriented discharge orifices disposed adjacent the sleeve inner periphery.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The attemperator according to claim 1 wherein the vessel outlet is subjacent to said sleeve outlet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The attemperator according to claim 1 including plate means forming a plurality of axially spaced annular drip ledges fixedly connected to said deflector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The attemperator according to claim 1 including plate means forming at least one drip ledge projecting outwardly from said deflector.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The attemperator according to claim 8 wherein said ledge is of annular configuration and forms an upright skirt surrounding an intermediate portion of said deflector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The attemperator according to claim 9 wherein said ledge is formed with bevelled end faces.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-01-05 | 1979-07-07 | 1980-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-05 | 1983-07-07 | 1984-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-05 | 1987-07-07 | 1988-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |