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Turbine-Driven Pipe-Cleaning BrushSimple pipe-cleaning device includes small turbine wheel axially connected, by standoff, to circular brush. Turbine wheel turns on hub bearing attached to end of upstream cable. Turbine-and-brush assembly inserted in pipe with cable trailing upstream and brush facing downstream. Water or cleaning solution pumped through pipe. Cable held at upstream end, so it holds turbine and brush in pipe at location to be cleaned. Flow in pipe turns turbine, which turns wheel, producing desired cleaning action. In addition to brushing action, device provides even mixing of cleaning solution in pipe.
Document ID
19940000692
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Werlink, Rudy J.
(NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Cocoa Beach, FL.)
Rowell, David E.
(NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Cocoa Beach, FL.)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 18
Issue: 12
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
KSC-11669
Accession Number
94B10692
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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