Larry Jon Weenum - Elk Grove Village IL, US Alexandru S. Beloiu - Rolling Meadows IL, US Robert J. LeDain - Fox Lake IL, US Daniel E. Charhut - Lake Bluff IL, US
International Classification:
F16K 11/074 F01D 5/22 F04C 2/00
US Classification:
13762546, 251304, 416193 R, 418 15
Abstract:
An improved abrasion resistant rotor assembly and valve and system related thereto is disclosed. The assembly includes a rotor body defining an annular opening which surrounds a drive shaft and a plurality of vanes radially extending from the rotor body. The rotor is made up of a unitary ceramic component, such as silicon carbide.The valve also includes a body for defining a bore that receives the rotor assembly, where the body bore is likewise comprised of a hardened ceramic material. This valve may thus be used to convey abrasive particulate in an efficient manner from a supply container to a pressured line for further processing or disposal.