Vortex effect production device and method of improved transport of materials through a tube, pipe, and/or cylinder structure

Abstract

A tubular or cylindrical unit that creates a vortex effect with externally supplied pressurized fluid injected angularly within a transport structure is provided. Such a unit is utilized to either accelerate the vacuum and/or air conveyance of liquids, solid aggregates, and gases, reduce the energy required for such materials transport processes, or both. Such a result is achieved through the introduction of pressurized fluid via a plurality of injectors situated evenly around the circumference of the subject tube, pipe, and/or cylinder, and angled uniformly for an even pressure injection of fluid within the conveyance component thereof. In effect, through such injection of pressurized fluid, the overall transport system may be operated at significantly reduced cost while increasing the efficiency of overall vacuum and air conveyance systems simultaneously. The method of utilization of such a device is also encompassed within this invention.

1 . A materials transport device including a cylinder, pipe, and/or tube conveyance component having an external portion and an internal portion, wherein said conveyance component includes a plurality of injectors providing internal introduction of forced fluids angularly within the internal portion of said conveyance component, wherein said injectors are aligned to provide similar angles of fluid introduction within said conveyance component internal portion, and wherein said injectors are housed on the external portion of said conveyance component. 
     
     
         2 . The materials transport device of  claim 1  further including a fluid source component that is connected separately to each injector, thereby introducing the same pressure and velocity fluid within the conveyance component internal portion during operation. 
     
     
         3 . A method of providing materials transport utilizing the transport device of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         4 . A method of providing materials transport utilizing the transport device of  claim 2 . 
     
     
         5 . The transport device of  claim 1  provided in the form of a solids transport structure, a liquid transport structure, or a gas transport structure. 
     
     
         6 . The transport device of  claim 2  provided in the form of a solids transport structure, a liquid transport structure, or a gas transport structure. 
     
     
         7 . The transport device of  claim 1  provided in the form of a valve-like structure, a vacuum-assisted structure, or an air or liquid conveyance structure. 
     
     
         8 . The transport device of  claim 2  provided in the form of a valve-like structure, a vacuum-assisted structure, or an air or liquid conveyance structure.