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Nozzle assembly

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6501794

This patent describes an apparatus comprising: an outer tube having a longitudinal axis and an end; an inner tube having an end, a longitudinal axis, and a generally cylindrical sidewall, the inner tube being coaxially positioned in the outer tube, an annulus being defined between the inner tube and the outer tube; a wall connecting the end of the outer tube to the sidewall of the inner tube, the end of the inner tube protruding past the end of the outer tube, the sidewall of the inner tube having apertures through it which are located within the outer tube and near the wall so as to establish flow paths between the inside of the inner tube and the annulus; a cap, affixed to the end of the inner tube, having an exterior surface and an interior surface with a slot extending completely through the cap and at least part way diametrically across the cap. The slot having a length and a width; a plate baffle mounted inside of the inner tube and extending partially thereacross near the apertures so as to be longitudinally spaced from the cap and slot; a means for introducing steam into the annulus between the inner tube and the outer tube; a means for introducing oil into the inner tube.

Assignee:
Phillips Petroleum Co., Bartlesville, OK
Patent Number(s):
US 4784328
OSTI ID:
6501794
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English