Valve assembly for prevention of water freezing and stagnation
AssigneeA.R.I. Fluid Control Accessories Ltd.
InventorsYoel Bahahlul, Amir Davidesko
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Abstract
A valve assembly includes a valve installed in a fluid/liquid supply line, and a water circulation pipe that has a first end in fluid communication with a water supply line and a second end in fluid communication with an inner volume of the valve. Some water flowing in the water supply line is diverted through the water circulation pipe and circulates in the valve. The water that is diverted through the water circulation pipe and circulates in the valve has a sufficient flow to prevent freezing and/or water stagnation in the valve.
Claims20
A valve assembly comprising:
- a valve installed in a water supply line;
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- a water circulation pipe that has a first end in fluid communication with a water supply line and a second end in fluid communication with an inner volume of said valve, such that some water flowing in said water supply line is diverted through said water circulation pipe and circulates in said valve.
A method for improving performance of a valve installed in a water supply line comprising:
- installing a water circulation pipe such that a first end thereof is in fluid communication with a water supply line and a second end thereof is in fluid communication with an inner volume of a valve installed in the water supply line, such that some water flowing in said water supply line is diverted through said water circulation pipe and circulates in said valve.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.