Hose-Lay Distribution and Section Manifold
Purpose
Divide one conditioned supply into independently isolated research branches so patterns, outlets, or plot sections can be compared.
Operating concept
A large-bore header with low-dead-space branches, pressure balancing, visible valve state, and branch-specific purge points feeds multiple approved outlets.
Key assemblies
main header; branch isolation valves; pressure-balancing orifices if tested; branch flow sensors; drains; purge connections; labeled couplings; containment frame
Operating sequence
run water-only through all branches → balance/record baseline → enable selected slurry branches → compare branch performance → isolate any fault → flush branches individually → inspect header
Instrumentation
flow and pressure; selected pattern or outlet mode; operator/remote stop
Safeguards
manage reaction force; avoid occupied-area use; provide clearing without hands entering the material path
Failure modes and mitigations
unequal flow; valve error; dead-leg settling; coupling leak; complex hose trip hazards
Variants
two-way wye; multi-branch skid; plot manifold; ring-main test loop; remote-valve manifold
Validation gates
water-only pattern baseline; slurry reach/pattern test; clog-and-clear trial; operator human-factors review
Claim boundary
CLAIM BOUNDARY: No certified design, validated recipe, performance guarantee, regulatory approval, or authorization for uncontrolled-fire use is represented.
Unverified concept for qualified research. Not certified equipment, not a validated formula, not fabrication instructions, and not authorization for active-fire use. Individual conventional components are not claimed as separately invented.
Reproduced from the Comprehensive Apparatus Concept Atlas v1.0 (SSR-TDS-APPARATUS-ATLAS-2026-08-18). Download the full atlas (PDF).