Abrasion, Clogging, and Nozzle-Pattern Bench
Purpose
Compare material-machine combinations using replaceable wear coupons, controlled restrictions, and captured outlet patterns.
Operating concept
A short instrumented loop circulates measured slurry through test coupons and interchangeable outlets into a pattern wall/catch grid; differential pressure and mass loss quantify changes.
Key assemblies
slurry reservoir; test pump; wear-coupon holder; restriction/clog test spool; interchangeable nozzle mount; pattern grid/catch pans; high- speed/thermal imaging as approved; recovery tank
Operating sequence
characterize material → weigh/measure coupons → run water reference → run bounded slurry cycles → record pressure/pattern → recover all output → clean, remeasure, and inspect
Instrumentation
calibration state; time-synchronized data; mode and alarm history; operator acknowledgment
Safeguards
sensor failure must not defeat mechanical protection; preserve raw data; separate research controls from deployment authority
Failure modes and mitigations
coupon failure; projected debris; pressurized clearing; measurement bias; erosive leakage
Variants
coupon wheel; elbow-wear rig; hose-liner loop; nozzle pattern wall; automated cycle bench
Validation gates
calibration check; fault-injection test; data-integrity review; qualified protocol approval
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).