Patent ID: 6267822
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: F26B

Abstract:
A method for removing fluid from a linearly traveling elongated member, comprising the steps of:(a) delivering compressed gas into a chamber through at least one gas inlet hole and directing the compressed gas onto the elongated member;(b) subjecting the elongated member to the compressed gas in the chamber;(c) controlling pressure of the compressed gas delivered to the chamber such that:Area.sub.gas inlet ={(Area.sub.chamber)--(Area.sub.elongated member)}+{(N).times.(F)}, whereArea.sub.gas inlet is the cross-sectional area of each the gas inlet to the chamberArea.sub.chamber is the cross-sectional area of the chamber,Area.sub.elongated member is the cross-sectional area of the elongated member,N is the number of gas inlets to the chamber, andF is the density of the compressed gas as it is delivered into the chamber divided by the density of the gas at room pressure; and(d) guiding the elongated member through the chamber.