Inventors:
Glenn Mahnken - Sharon MA, US
Paul H. Dobson - Milton MA, US
Assignee:
FM Global Technologies - Johnston RI
International Classification:
F16L 23/02, B05B 1/26
US Classification:
285405, 285 13, 285363, 285368, 239504, 239518, 239521
Abstract:
A spray deflecting joint of fluid conveying structures has a spray obstructing structure lying in the path of any fluid that might spray from the joint in any direction within a range of directions, wherein the spray obstructing structure is permanently attached to one of the fluid conveying structures, is shaped to reduce the momentum of liquid sprays and/or has a surface treatment to reduce the momentum of liquid sprays.