Method and apparatus for transverse distribution of a flowing medium

A method for obtaining an even transverse distribution and propagation of a flowing medium supplied through a conduit, said method comprising deflecting said flowing medium during diverging propagation of said flowing medium along at least one distribution gap having, a frictional surface and a first depth, and conveying said flowing medium from said at least one distribution gap to an outlet gap having a second depth, said second depth being greater than said first depth, through a passage having an edge extending substantially transverse to the direction of flow of said flowing medium, said edge being shaped such that the propagation of said flowing medium as it flows within said distribution gap provides a substantially even and parallel flow of said flowing medium along said outlet gap.

A distributor for the even transverse distribution and propagation of a flowing medium comprising a distribution housing including a supply conduit for supply of said flowing medium and at least one distribution gap having a frictional surface and a first depth for deflecting said flowing medium during said propagation, said distribution gap having a diverging shape for propagation of said flowing medium, and an outlet gap having a second depth for passage of said flowing medium after passage through said distribution gap, said second depth being greater than said first depth, and said distribution housing further comprising a passage between said distribution gap and said outlet gap, said passage comprising an edge extending substantially transverse to the direction of flow of said flowing medium, said edge being shaped such that the propagation of said flowing medium as it flows within said distribution gap provides a substantially even and parallel flow of said flowing medium along said outlet gap.