Patent ID: 7425092
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: G21B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A method of initiating cavitation within a cavitation fluid within a cavitation chamber, the method comprising the steps of: retracting a cavitation piston coupled to a hydraulic driver and coupled to the cavitation chamber, wherein said cavitation piston is retracted to a fully withdrawn position; isolating the cavitation chamber; extending the cavitation piston from said fully withdrawn position to an extended position; partially opening the cavitation chamber to allow a portion of the cavitation fluid to flow out of the cavitation chamber; isolating the cavitation chamber after a predetermined cavitation piston position is reached; rotating at least one impeller located within the cavitation chamber, wherein cavitation fluid within the cavitation chamber rotates in response to said impeller rotating step; retracting said cavitation piston from said extended position to form at least one cavity within the cavitation fluid within the cavitation chamber; and extending the cavitation piston to implode said at least one cavity.