US4650503A
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Phase distribution tank
Assignee: ABB Management AG
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Filing: 1986-01-31
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Granted: 1987-03-17
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Expires: 2006-01-31
Abstract
Abstract The phase distribution tank is provided with a partition which separates an inlet chamber from an outlet chamber. The partition has a gas phase passage at the upper end and liquid phase passages at the lower end. The discharge conduit for the liquid phase is disposed so that the liquid level in the outlet chamber is within the plane of the orifice of the discharge conduit so that both gas and liquid may discharge.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Juzi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:13
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F9/00; F28F9/02; F28F9/026; F28F9/0265; F22; F22B; F22B37/00; F22B37/02; F22B37/22; F22B37/227; F28D; F28D7/00; F28D7/005; F28F9/0202; F28F9/0204; F28F9/0214; F28F9/0217
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A phase distribution tank having a horizontally disposed tube having an end plate closing each end; A longitudinally and horizontally extending U-shaped trough in said tube connected to each end plate to separate an upper inlet chamber within said trough from a lower outlet chamber about said trough; at least two feed conduits for feeding a gasliquid mixture into said inlet chamber; at least two discharge conduits for discharging a gas-liquid mixture from said outlet chamber with a level of liquid in said outlet chamber intersecting an orifice of each said discharge conduit; at least one gas passage aperture between a top zone of said trough and said tank for passage of the gas phase of the mixture from said inlet chamber to said outlet chamber; and at least one liquid passage aperture in a bottom zone of said trough for passage of the liquid phase of the mixture from said inlet chamber to said outlet chamber whereby said apertures are disposed to eliminate any effect of turbulence in said inlet chamber on the level of the liquid in said outlet chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A phase distribution tank having a horizontally disposed tube having an end plate closing each end; A longitudinally and horizontally extending U-shaped trough in said tube connected to each end plate to separate an upper inlet chamber within said trough from a lower outlet chamber about said trough; at least two feed conduits for feeding a gasliquid mixture into said inlet chamber; at least two discharge conduits for discharging a gas-liquid mixture from said outlet chamber with a level of liquid in said outlet chamber intersecting an orifice of each said discharge conduit; at least one gas passage aperture between a top zone of said trough and said tank for passage of the gas phase of the mixture from said inlet chamber to said outlet chamber; and at least one liquid passage aperture in a bottom zone of said trough for passage of the liquid phase of the mixture from said inlet chamber to said outlet chamber whereby said apertures are disposed to eliminate any effect of turbulence in said inlet chamber on the level of the liquid in said outlet chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A phase distribution tank as set forth in claim 1 wherein said discharge conduits communicate with said outlet chamber in line with the center of the cross section of said tank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A phase distribution tank as set forth in claim 1 wherein said feed conduits are disposed symmetrically of a vertical plane through a longitudinal axis of said tank and wherein said discharge conduits are disposed symmetrically of said vertical plane.
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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) | 1990-03-16 | 1990-09-15 | 1991-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-16 | 1994-09-15 | 1995-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-16 | 1998-09-15 | 1999-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |