Patent ID: 6158981
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: F04B

Abstract:
An apparatus for pressure-processing a pumpable substance, comprising:a pressure vessel assembly having a passageway coupled thereto, the passageway having a first opening and a second opening;an inlet valve that is movable between an open position and a closed position, the inlet valve having an inlet port coupled to a source of pumpable substance, the inlet port being in fluid communication the first opening when the inlet valve is in its open position to allow the pumpable substance to flow into the pressure vessel assembly via the inlet port and first opening, the inlet valve sealing the first opening when the inlet valve is in its closed position; andan outlet valve that is movable between an open position and a closed position, the outlet valve sealing the second opening when the outlet valve is in its closed position, the outlet valve having an outlet port in fluid communication with the second opening when the outlet valve is in its open position to allow the pumpable substance to flow out of the pressure vessel via the outlet port and the passageway.