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US 2017/0254249 A1Published application
Susceptor for use in a fluid flow system
AssigneeWatlow Electric Manufacturing Company
InventorsMark D. Everly, Richard T. Williams, James N. Pradun
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Abstract
A susceptor for use in a heated fluid flow system is provided. In one form, a susceptor is arranged within a conduit and adapted to absorb radiant energy from at least one heating element and inhibit the radiant energy from being absorbed by the at least one wall of the conduit and/or other components. In another form, the susceptor absorbs and inhibits the radiant energy from being absorbed by the outer wall of the conduit.
Claims21
A conduit for use in carrying a fluid flow, the conduit comprising:
- at least one wall defining an outer boundary of the conduit and configured to allow for fluid flow through the conduit;
- at least one heating element positioned proximate the heated conduit operable for heating the fluid flow;
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- a susceptor arranged adjacent the heating element and adapted to absorb radiant energy from the at least one heating element and inhibit the radiant energy from being absorbed by the at least one wall of the conduit.
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A diesel engine exhaust system comprising:
- a conduit adapted to carry exhaust fluid flow, the conduit positioned upstream from a catalyst system of the diesel exhaust system;
- at least one heating element disposed proximate an outer wall defining at least a portion of the conduit;
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- a susceptor arranged adjacent the heating element and being adapted to absorb radiant energy from the at least one heating element and inhibit the radiant energy from being absorbed by the outer wall of the conduit.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.