Patent ID: 6068768
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: C02F

Abstract:
Apparatus for magnetically treating a liquid flowing through a pipe comprising, in combination: a casing having an open side; at least first and second permanent magnets in the casing, with the first and second permanent magnets being spaced a distance in a longitudinal direction, with each of the permanent magnets having oppositely directed first and second surfaces providing first and second poles, with the first surfaces of the permanent magnets being flat and residing in one plane, with the first surfaces of the permanent magnets having a length in the longitudinal direction and a width; a ferromagnetic strip having a length equal to the combined lengths of the first surfaces of the first and second permanent magnets and the distance therebetween, with the ferromagnetic strip confronting the second surfaces of the permanent magnets and extending between the first and second permanent magnets; potting compound in the casing, with the first surfaces of the permanent magnets extending beyond the open side of the casing and also projecting beyond the potting compound for directly bearing against the outside of the pipe having the liquid to be treated flowing therethrough; and means for clamping the casing to cause the first surfaces of the permanent magnets to directly bear against the outside of the pipe.