Abstract:
A flow splitter (200) can include an inlet conduit (202) and first and second outlet conduits (204, 206) separated by a junction portion (210). The inlet conduit (202) can include an inlet end (203) and a junction end (205). The inlet conduit (202) is disposed along a main flow axis (75) extending between the inlet end (202) and the junction end (205). The inlet end (203) defines an inlet opening (207). The junction end (205) defines first and second junction openings (209, 211). The first junction opening (209) is disposed in spaced relationship to the second junction opening (211). The junction portion (210) is disposed at the junction end (205) of the inlet conduit (202) between the first and second junction openings (209, 211). The junction portion (210) includes a substantially planar wall region (219) that is substantially perpendicular to the main flow axis (75). The flow splitter (200) can be placed in fluid communication with a cementitious slurry mixer (102) and a slurry distributor (104) with the flow splitter (200) disposed therebetween.
Abstract:
A slurry distributor can include a feed conduit and a distribution conduit in fluid communication therewith. The feed conduit can include a first and second feed inlets disposed in spaced relationship to each other. The distribution conduit can extend generally along a longitudinal axis and include an entry portion and a distribution outlet in fluid communication therewith. The entry portion is in fluid communication with the first and second feed inlets of the feed conduit. The distribution outlet extends a predetermined distance along a transverse axis. The first and second feed inlets each has an opening with a cross-sectional area. The entry portion of the distribution conduit has an opening with a cross-sectional area which is greater than the sum of the cross-sectional areas of the openings of the first and second feed inlets. The slurry distributor can be placed in fluid communication with a gypsum slurry mixer.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for providing an evenly mixed additive enhanced gypsum slurry to a web. Calcined gypsum and water are inserted into a mixer (12) through at least one inlet (26,28) of the mixer (12). The contents are agitated to form a slurry. The slurry is passed from an outlet (34) of the mixer (12) into a conduit (38). An additive is introduced into the slurry along a length of the conduit (38) to achieve a flow stream of a slurry/additive mixture. A cross section (60) of the flow stream is expanded in the conduit (38) while not changing direction of the flow stream and a direction of the flow stream is changed while not expanding the cross section (60) of the flow stream and conduit (38), all prior to the flow steam exiting from an outlet (42) of the conduit.
Abstract:
A multi-leg discharge boot can include an inlet conduit and first and second outlet conduits separated by a junction portion. The inlet conduit includes an entry segment, a transition segment and a heel portion disposed therebetween. The inlet conduit can include an inlet end and a junction end. A junction portion is disposed at the junction end of the inlet conduit between first and second junction openings. The junction portion includes a substantially planar wall region that is substantially perpendicular to a main flow discharge axis.
Abstract:
An about 5/8 inch to 3/4 inch thick low weight, low density gypsum panel with fire resistance capabilities sufficient to provide a Thermal Insulation Index of at least 17.0 minutes which when subjected to U419 test procedures will not fail for at least 30 minutes and, in selected embodiments, also has outstanding water resistance properties.
Abstract:
An about 5/8 inch to 3/4 inch thick low weight, low density gypsum panel with fire resistance capabilities sufficient to provide a Thermal Insulation Index of at least 17.0 minutes which when subjected to U419 test procedures will not fail for at least 30 minutes and, in selected embodiments, also has outstanding water resistance properties.
Abstract:
Disclosed are product (e.g., panels), slurry, and methods relating to at least one extruded pregelatinized starch formed from a wet starch having a water content less than about 25%, wherein the starch has a cold water solubility greater than about 30% when measured at 25°C and a cold water viscosity of a 10% slurry of the starch in water when measured at 25°C and at a shear rate of 100 s-1 for 1 min is from about 120 centipose to about 300 centipose..
Abstract:
A slurry distribution system can include a feed conduit and a distribution conduit in fluid communication therewith. The feed conduit can include a first feed inlet and a second feed inlet disposed in spaced relationship thereto. The distribution conduit can extend generally along a longitudinal axis and include an entry portion and a distribution outlet in fluid communication therewith. The entry portion is in fluid communication with the first and second feed inlets of the feed conduit. The distribution outlet extends a predetermined distance along a transverse axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The slurry distribution system can be placed in fluid communication with a gypsum slurry mixer adapted to agitate water and calcined gypsum to form an aqueous calcined gypsum slurry.