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Apparatus and method for generating swirling flow

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1439584
An apparatus and method for generating a swirl is disclosed that is used to induce an axi-symmetric swirling flow to an incoming flow. The disclosed subject matter induces a uniform and axi-symmetric swirl, circumferentially around a discharge location, thus imparting a more accurate, repeatable, continuous, and controllable swirl and mixing condition of interest. Moreover, the disclosed subject matter performs the swirl injection at a lower pressure drop in comparison to a more traditional methods and devices.
Research Organization:
BECHTEL MARINE PROPULSION CORPORATION, San Francisco, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
NR0000031
Assignee:
U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
9,956,532
Application Number:
14/534,263
OSTI ID:
1439584
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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