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US 9,752,729 B2Granted
Systems and methods for generating swirl in pipelines
AssigneeCanada Pipeline Accessories, Co. Ltd.
InventorDaniel A. Sawchuk
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Abstract
A system for generating swirl includes a pipe and at least two orifice plates located within a section of the pipe and defining a swirl generation area. Each orifice plate has an off-set orifice or hole and is configured to have a position that is adjustable within the swirl generation area. Each orifice plate may be oriented at an angle variable to each other to generate a variable degree of swirl as fluid flow exits the swirl generation area.
Claims20
A system for generating swirl, comprising:
- a pipe;
- at least two circular orifice plates located perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the pipe and defining a swirl generation area, each orifice plate comprising an off-set orifice or hole and being configured to have a position that is adjustable within the swirl generation area, and
- a directional baffle connected to one orifice plate and extending into the swirl generation area,
- wherein each orifice plate is oriented at an angle variable to each other to generate a variable degree of swirl as fluid flow exits the swirl generation area.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.