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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2016
Filed:
May. 22, 2012
Wesley P. Bauver, Ii, Granville, MA (US);
Edward M. Ortman, Winsted, CT (US);
Thomas W. Sambor, Granby, MA (US);
Ian J. Perrin, North Granby, CT (US);
Wesley P. Bauver, II, Granville, MA (US);
Edward M. Ortman, Winsted, CT (US);
Thomas W. Sambor, Granby, MA (US);
Ian J. Perrin, North Granby, CT (US);
ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD, Baden, CH;
Abstract
A radial nozzle assembly for use in a pressure vessel to enable fluid flow through the vessel wall is provided. The radial nozzle assembly has a nozzle and a cup-shaped flange extending from one end of the nozzle. The nozzle has a bore disposed therethrough along its length to permit fluid flow through the wall of the pressure vessel. The flange is defined by a generally cup or dome-shaped wall having an open end. The nozzle assembly is secured to the wall of the vessel such that the nozzle is disposed in a radial orientation to the flange and possibly in a horizontal orientation.