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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 05, 1985
Filed:
Nov. 02, 1982
James P Maddox, Sherman Oaks, CA (US);
Jack Jolley, Jr, Venice, CA (US);
Louis W Drobnick, Santa Monica, CA (US);
William E Amend, Rolling Hills Estates, CA (US);
Transamerica Delaval Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ (US);
Abstract
A matrix in a rotating rotor prevents or inhibits formation of waves in a liquid ring. The matrix may be located in first and/or second channel sections defined by the rotor, liquid passing from the first to the second channel section; and a turbine may have a scoop removing liquid from the second section, proximate ends of barriers defined by the matrix. The matrix includes grooves between the barriers to communicate liquid generally parallel to an axis defined by the rotor. The grooves have end openings and may be closed in a direction toward that axis.