Patent ID: 9194392
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: F04C,F04D

Abstract:
1. A method for transferring fluid from an outer chamber to an inner chamber, the inner chamber enclosed by the outer chamber, and the inner chamber comprising a rotatable housing and a shaft, the method comprising: providing a conduit fixed to and rotating with the rotatable housing of a liquid ring pump, the conduit protruding into the outer chamber and comprising a first opening to the inner chamber and a second opening whereby fluid in the outer chamber enters the conduit upon the rotation of the rotatable housing; coupling a baffle comprising at least one channel within the outer chamber to minimize rotation of fluid in the outer chamber when the inner chamber rotates, wherein the conduit travels through the channel; and rotating the rotatable housing wherein the fluid is forced from the outer chamber into the inner chamber based on a pressure difference between the first opening and the second opening of the conduit, wherein a liquid ring is formed in the inner chamber.