James A. Lashbrook - South Orleans MA Alan R. Holm - Sutton MA Kent R. Coston - Hubbardston MA
Assignee:
Saint Gobain/Norton Industrial Ceramics Corp. - Worcester MA
International Classification:
F28F 904
US Classification:
165178
Abstract:
An annular seal for use in a heat exchanger connection comprising a tube and at least one annular seal, wherein the annular seal is compression seated upon the outside diameter of the tube.
Refractory Tile, Mounting Device, And Method For Mounting
Kent R. Coston - Hubbardston MA Brian T. Lenihan - Newburyport MA James C. Zampell - Wenham MA
Assignee:
Zampell Advanced Refractory Technologies, Inc. - Newburyport MA
International Classification:
F27D 114
US Classification:
5250602
Abstract:
A ceramic tile is mounted to the wall of an incinerator or other high temperature and/or corrosive environment with a stud assembly that includes a threaded stud and a ceramic T-nut. The ceramic T-nut thermally shields the stud to protect it from oxidation and corrosion, and reduces cracking in tile because the T-nut and the tile have similar thermal expansion. The T-nut is accessible through a small bore.