SELF-DAMPENING VESSEL

摘要

A self-dampening vessel (10) is disclosed for use with any fluid system. The vessel receives a fluid and encounters pressure pulsations, flow distribution problems, noises and/or vibrations from changes in the fluid pressure. To combat these undesired effects without the use of a separate damper, the vessel comprises a tubular member having opposing sides (14) and opposing ends (16). The sides of the tubular member may vary in shape, but the sides are typically connected by rounded ends. When subjected to pressure changes, the tubular member (10) adapts and expands or retracts from a neutral position. Furthermore, the ends of the tubular member may include an opening with an endcap (18) attached to cover the opening.(20) The endcap includes a port (26) for mating the vessel to a fluid source. Alternative, the ends may be sealed and an outer surface of the tubular member may include the port integrally.