Water Trap for Pitot Static System.

Abstract

The patent application relates to a trap for removing water from air which enters into a pitot static tube. A first pipe carries a mixture of air and water into the inner chamber wherein the water separates from the air and a second pipe carries the air to an instrumentation gauge. At least one drain hole is provided in the inner chamber for permitting water to drain into the outer chamber, and at least one drain opening is provided in the outer chamber for draining water from the outer chamber.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 06, 1975
Accession Number
ADD000509

Entities

People

  • James Seib

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Gages
  • Instrumentation
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents

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