Pressure compensated flow control valve
- West Richland, WA
The invention is an air flow control valve which is capable of maintaining a constant flow at the outlet despite changes in the inlet or outlet pressure. The device consists of a shell assembly with an inlet chamber and outlet chamber separated by a separation plate. The chambers are connected by an orifice. Also located within the inlet chamber is a port controller assembly. The port controller assembly consists of a differential pressure plate and port cap affixed thereon. The cap is able to slide in and out of the orifice separating the inlet and outlet chambers. When the pressure differential is sufficient, the differential pressure plate rises or falls to maintain a constant air flow. Movement of the port controller assembly does not require the use of seals, diaphragms, tight tolerances, bushings, bearings, hinges, guides, or lubricants.
- Research Organization:
- WESTINGHOUSE HANFORD CO
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-87RL10930
- Assignee:
- Fluor Daniel Hantford, Inc. (Richland, WA)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5934317
- OSTI ID:
- 872430
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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