Patent ID: 6719001
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: B01D,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A multiport rotary valve for directing fluid streams comprising:(a) a first head having at least one primary port for connection with a fluid stream and at least one secondary port for connection with a fluid-solid contacting chamber; at least one first circular channel formed in said stationary head associated with a primary port and at least one concentric second channel formed in said stationary head; (b) a second rotatable head having at least one radial conduit, said radial conduit having first and second spaced apart ports for connection between a first or second circular channel and a secondary port, said rotatable head forming a fluid seal with said stationary head; and (c) drive for rotating said rotatable head to interconnect selected primary ports with selected secondary ports by use of said radial conduits.