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Seal assembly for a vapor generator
Assignee: Foster Wheeler Energy Corp
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Filing: 1985-03-11
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Granted: 1986-08-12
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Expires: 2005-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A seal assembly for a vapor generator each wall of which has spaced lower and an upper portions to accommodate relative movement there between. The seal assembly includes a trough containing water and connected to one of the portions of each wall. A dip skirt extends into the trough and divides same into an inner chamber and outer chamber, and a partition extends from the dip skirt, across the space between the wall portions, and to the other wall portion to expose the water in the inner chamber to the boiler pressure and the water in the outer chamber to atmosphere. As a result, relative movement between the wall portions is accommodated by corresponding movement of the dip skirt in the water trough while maintaining an airtight seal.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander J. Difonzo
- 👤 Venkatraman Seshamani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:57
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22B; F22B37/00; F22B37/02; F22B37/36; F22B31/00; F22B31/0007; F22B31/0015; F22B31/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A seal assembly for a boiler, each wall of which has a lower portion and an upper portion spaced from said lower portion to accommodate relative movement between said portions, said seal assembly comprising a trough containing water connected to said upper portion of each wall; partition means having a first portion extending outwardly from said lower portion of each wall, a second portion extending from said first portion in a general parallel relation to said wall portions and across the space between said wall portions, and a third portion extending horizontally from said second portion towards said upper wall portion; and a dip skirt extending downwardly from said third partition portion and into said trough for accommodating said relative movement between said upper wall portion and said lower wall portion, and for dividing same into a first chamber containing water exposed to the boiler pressure and a second chamber containing water exposed to atmosphere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A seal assembly for a boiler, each wall of which has a lower portion and an upper portion spaced from said lower portion to accommodate relative movement between said portions, said seal assembly comprising a trough containing water connected to said upper portion of each wall; partition means having a first portion extending outwardly from said lower portion of each wall, a second portion extending from said first portion in a general parallel relation to said wall portions and across the space between said wall portions, and a third portion extending horizontally from said second portion towards said upper wall portion; and a dip skirt extending downwardly from said third partition portion and into said trough for accommodating said relative movement between said upper wall portion and said lower wall portion, and for dividing same into a first chamber containing water exposed to the boiler pressure and a second chamber containing water exposed to atmosphere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the end of said dip skirt is spaced from the floor of said trough to provide communication between said chambers so that differences in said boiler pressure from atmospheric pressure is accommodated by corresponding changes in the relative water level in said chambers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 1 further comprising means disposed in said trough for guiding the movement of said dip skirt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said movement of said dip skirt is in a vertical direction.
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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) | 1989-08-11 | 1990-02-10 | 1990-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-11 | 1994-02-10 | 1994-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-11 | 1998-02-10 | 1998-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |