.~> Moisture or liquid separated from gaseous working fluid e.g., condensate removal, etc.) {2}
DEFINITION
Classification: 415/169.1
INCLUDING MEANS FOR HANDLING PORTION SEPARATED FROM WORKINGFLUID:
(under the class definition) Device comprising means to treat, dispose of, or otherwise deal with a part of the working fluid* which has been removed (i.e., separated) from the working fluid.
(1) Note. The "part of the working fluid which has been removed from the working fluid" may comprise condensate, moisture, nonsolid particles suspended in the working fluid, a small quantity of the working fluid, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
52.1+, for a device comprising means for directing a portion of working fluid back to a blade set previously contacted by the working fluid, particularly subclasses 56.1+ wherein the means is used to discharge air and prime a pump.
110+, for a device comprising a seal, packing, or bearing having an internal working fluid connection which carries off any leakage from the seal, packing, or bearing.
115, for a device comprising means to discharge leakage fluid into the working fluid path by means of a passage in a blade*, vane*, or shaft.
121.2, for a device with means for separating or guarding against solids in the working fluid.
144+, for a device comprising means for handling a bypass portion of working fluid which has not leaked through a joint. 168.1+, for a device comprising means for handling working fluid leakage through a joint.
170.1+, for a device having a bearing, seal, or liner between a runner portion and a static part.
