Flow control device

A fluid flow control device for use in heat pump systems is provided. The device includes an elongated body shaped to define a plurality of lines of contact along the elongated body which reduces operational noise and which improves fluid flow characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the device i...

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Zusammenfassung:A fluid flow control device for use in heat pump systems is provided. The device includes an elongated body shaped to define a plurality of lines of contact along the elongated body which reduces operational noise and which improves fluid flow characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes four or six lines of contact. The device may also include a highly angled nose region to improve seating and stability.