Abstract:
The present invention provides a fastening structure having two members that can prevent an axial force from decreasing due to thread loosening even at a temperature that is higher than that during tightening, and that always maintains a firmly fastened state. The fastening structure having two members comprises a first member that has a high thermal expansion rate is provided with an abutting portion on the distal end side of a threaded portion thereof, and a second member that has a low thermal expansion rate is provided with an abutted portion that is abutted by the abutting portion on the proximal end side of a thread-receiving portion. In such a fastening structure, as the temperature becomes higher, the threaded portion is more tightly clasped and compressed by the thread-receiving portion and the abutted portion. As a result, the fastening force between two members increases, and the axial force becomes large.
Abstract:
Said installation comprises a liquid circulation pipe (13), having an upstream portion (21), a downstream portion (23) and a filtering member (37), inserted between the upstream portion (21) and the downstream portion (23), at least one channel (51) being provided in said filtering member. The channel (51) is at least partially defined by a porous wall (57). Said pipe (13) comprises a double vacuum thermal insulation envelope (14), containing an insulating material, in a part of which the filtering member (37) is secured. One of said portions (21) opens out facing an end of said channel (51). The other of said portions (23) opens out facing at least one area (59) of the porous wall (57). Said invention applies to the production of high flow rate sterile cryogenic fluids.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a filter element (F), particularly for the static or dead-end filtration of fluids, comprising an inner, essentially hollow supporting core (10) and at least one filter layer (12-14) placed thereon. The inner supporting core (10) is formed as a single piece together with a first end plate (20) and with a second end plate (30). The first end plate (20) comprises a connecting piece (22), which is provided therewith as a single piece and which is fluid-connected to the supporting core (10). The second end plate (30) has a seat (32), which is formed therein, is fluid-connected to the supporting core (10) and is adapted to the shape of the connecting piece (22) whereby enabling a connecting piece (22) of a second structurally identical filter element (F) to be at least partially inserted into the seat (32) in order to establish a fluid connection between the supporting cores (10) of the filter elements (F). The invention also relates to a filter device for fluids comprising a housing, which has an inlet for the fluid to be filtered and an outlet for the filtrate, and comprising two or more inventive filter elements (F) that are interconnected via the respective connecting piece (22) and the respective seat (32). The outlet is fluid-connected to a housing-side seat into which the connecting piece (22) of one of the at least two filter elements (F) can be at least partially inserted in order to establish a fluid connection between the outlet and the supporting cores (10) of the two or more filter elements (F).
Abstract:
A process for sealing a ceramic filter by infiltrating a metal into an end of the filter. The process includes the steps of contacting the end of a porous ceramic filter with a molten metal, whereby the metal enters into the ceramic matrix to substantially fill the void space. The ceramic filter is cooled to form a filter having a ceramic-metal composite portion. The present invention also provides a filter having an infiltrated metal seal. Methods for joining infiltrated ends are also provided.
Abstract:
An encapsulated filter cartridge assembly is disclosed which is adapted and configured for reception within an elongated cartridge housing of a filtration system. The filter cartridge assembly includes an elongated filtration element, a connector head positioned adjacent an upper end portion of the filtration element, an outer shell extending axially from the connector head and encapsulating the filtration element, and an expansion joint integrally formed in the outer shell to facilitate expansion of the outer shell within the elongated cartridge housing.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a module for filtering, separating, purifying gases or liquids, or for catalytic conversion, including:a substantially cylindrical housing (13),at least one rigid element (4) of which at least one end (5) is substantially cylindrical and whose axis is parallel to that of the housing (13),at least one elastically deformable metal part in the form of a ring (6), fixed firstly to the housing (13) and connected secondly to the end (5) of the element (4), characterized in that the joint between the ring (6) and the end (5) of the element (4) is a hoop fitting.
Abstract:
A method of assembling a rigid element in a module, the rigid element having a membrane for separation, filtration, or catalytic transformation purposes. The outside shape of the element is substantially cylindrical or prismatic. The element is made from a support of sintered substance, the ends thereof are sealed, and an active layer is deposited thereon. The module is intended to contain at least one rigid element within a shell which is substantially cylindrical about an axis parallel to said rigid element and closed by two end plates having openings to which the ends of the elements are fixed, together with intervening seals. Each of the ends is provided with an extra thickness which is bonded to the support. The extra thickness mass is machined in such a manner as to obtain a shoulder whose outside surface has a predetermined circularly-symmetrical shape about an axis close to that of the element.
Abstract:
An apparatus is disclosed for separating leaves, debris, dirt, and sediment from rain water. The apparatus is comprised of a drawer-containing accumulating device insertable in the leader pipe bringing rain water from a roof by way of a gutter. The drawer in the device contains a screen for separating leaves and debris from rain water. The drawer is periodically removed and emptied.
Abstract:
A freezing resistant liquid filter including a housing having a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet and a freezing compensating filter element disposed within the housing and including a folded filter medium having a plurality of interstices and freezing compressible elements located at the interstices.
Abstract:
A freezing resistant liquid filter including a housing having a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet and a freezing compensating filter element disposed within the housing and including a folded filter medium having a plurality of interstices and freezing compressible elements located at the interstices.