Acoustically actuated flow valve assembly including a plurality of reed valves

摘要

The present disclosure is directed to an acoustically actuated flow valve having temperature-sensitive reed valves thereon. The flow valve and reed valves are configured to impart acoustical energy into a fluid flowing through the flow valve and one or more fluids downstream of the valve, leading to increased mixing of the fluids. The reed valves are further configured to be temperature-sensitive, thereby allowing more fluid to flow through the flow valve as the result of a change in temperature.

主权项

1. A flow valve assembly for modifying acoustical energy of a fluid, the flow valve assembly comprising:
a body including—
a base portion configured to receive the fluid into the body;one or more of tubes disposed therein configured to transport the fluid from the base portion through the body; anda bore extending therethrough; a valve actuator disposed in the bore of the body wherein the valve actuator is configured to be movable between a first position and a second position; a flow valve coupled to the valve actuator, wherein the valve is movable to an open position thereby allowing the fluid to flow therefrom, wherein the valve actuator and the valve are configured concentrically; a plurality of reed valves adjacent to an outer edge of the flow valve and configured to respond to fluid movement through the flow valve.