Chemical eductor with integral elongated air gap
AssigneeHydro Systems Company
InventorWilliam F. Sand
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Abstract
An improved venturi eductor for proportional dispensing of chemicals into flowing water includes a large antisiphoning air gap section to satisfy water system regulations. The air gap section includes an outer wall and an inner wall with a gap between the walls. Both walls include offset windows that provide a circuitous path from the center of the air gap to the exterior of the unit. Passageways extend from the gap to a downstream section of the unit to carry away fluid that might collect in this gap. Further, the shape and location of various orifices within the device creates a slight suction to further limit overspray.
Claims6
A chemical eductor with integral air gap comprising a water inlet and a first nozzle;
- an elongated air gap chamber between said first nozzle and a second venturi nozzle downstream of said first nozzle said air gap chamber having an outer wall and at least one window, a barrier spaced from said outer wall blocking each of said windows, said barrier having one or more openings offset from each of said windows in said outer wall;
- a venturi diffuser tube downstream of said second venturi nozzle;
- a chemical inlet into an area between said second venturi nozzle and said venturi diffuser;
- an overspray chamber above said second venturi nozzle communicating with a collection chamber downstream of said second nozzle passage means extending from inside the outer wall of said air gap chamber to said collection chamber.
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