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Vortex generator for flow controlFluidics flow control of a multiphase supply using a cylindrical chamber is achieved by introducing the supply flow radially into the chamber. The supply flow exits through a port in the center at the chamber. A control fluid is then introduced tangentially about 90.degree. upstream from the supply port. A second control fluid port may be added about 90.degree. upstream from the first control fluid port, but preferably two sets of supply and control ports are added with like ports diametrically opposite each other. The control fluid flows against the circular wall of the control chamber, which introduces a vortex in the flow of the supply flow that decays into a spiral path to the exit port in the center of the chamber. The control flow rate may thus be used to control the spiral path, and therefore the supply flow rate through the exit port.
Document ID
20080012322
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Collins, Jr., Earl R.
Marner, Wilbur J.
Rohatgi, Naresh K.
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
July 11, 1989
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Thermodynamics
Report/Patent Number
Patent Application Number: US-PATENT-APPL-SN-228065
Patent Number: US-PATENT-4,846,224
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-PATENT-4,846,224
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-228065
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