Device and method for controlling a phase transition of a fluid between liquid and vapour states

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United States of America

PATENT NO 10514212
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15738474

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A device and method for changing a fluid from one state to another state, the states comprising a liquid and a vapour state are disclosed. The device comprises: an inlet configured to receive the fluid in a first state; an outlet configured to output the fluid in a second state; and a conduit connecting the inlet to the outlet. The conduit is configured such that a resistance to flow changes along at least a portion of a flow axis within the conduit. The device further comprises a controller configured to control a location of a region within the portion of the conduit in which the fluid changes state by controlling at least one of a temperature of the fluid and a pressure at at least one of the inlet and the outlet.

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  • EDWARDS LIMITED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Masse, Daniel Woburn, US 14 27
McBrien, Michael Glastonbury, US 6 13
Shajii, Ali Weston, US 84 3115

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