Fisher Controls International LLC

Anthony R Apland

Wade Jonathon Helfer

Jason Dirk Jablonski

David S Scheffert

A flow conditioner of a valve assembly includes a body including a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end, and a flow path connecting the first end and the second end. A non-planar surface is formed in the first end of the body. A plurality of channels define the flow path and extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. At least one channel of the plurality of channels has a length different from a length of an adjacent channel of the plurality of channels. A cylindrical housing surrounds the plurality of channels and includes a first end and a second end. The first end is proximally located to the first end of the body. The non-planar surface of the first end is defined in part by an end of the at least one channel of the plurality of channels.

Device and method for conditioning flow through a valve assembly

A valve assembly including a valve body defining an inlet, an outlet, a fluid flow path, and a chamber. A control element is disposed in the chamber and in the fluid flow path, and is rotatable by a valve stem about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. A flow conditioner coupled to the valve body and including a first end, a second end, and a plurality of channels extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of channels are in flow communication with the fluid flow path of the valve body when the control element is in the open position. A plurality of walls separate the plurality of channels and include a first thickness and a second thickness different than the first thickness.

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Anthony R Apland