US Patent:
20140102544, Apr 17, 2014
Inventors:
Michael B. Riley - Fort Collins CO, US
James Ambrosek - Fort Collins CO, US
Kumaresh Gettamaneni - Wellington CO, US
Nolan Polley - Longmont CO, US
R.J. Way - Fort Collins CO, US
International Classification:
F03G 7/06
B23P 19/00
G05D 23/02
US Classification:
137 13, 60527, 236101 R, 29428
Abstract:
Disclosed is a high-temperature thermal actuator that utilizes the dimensional change of a phase change media hermetically sealed within a shell. This actuator regulates and controls flow of a fluid between an intake and an exhaust utilizing a valve. In one example, the disclosed embodiments operate in temperature range between 350 C. and 400 C. This actuation range is tailored for specific applications utilizing an exemplary combination of RbNOand CsNOin precise proportion that provides operation within this range.