CPC G03F 7/70891 (2013.01) | 20 Claims |
1. A passive flow induced vibration reduction system for use in a temperature conditioning system that controls the temperature of at least one component within an apparatus, the reduction system comprising:
a conduit that provides a flow path for a liquid through the reduction system;
a liquid filled cavity in fluid connection with the conduit, wherein the fluid connection is provided via one or more openings in the wall of the conduit;
a membrane configured such that it separates the liquid in the liquid filled cavity from a gas at a substantially ambient pressure and the membrane is configured such that, in use, compliance of the membrane reduces at least low frequency flow induced vibrations in the liquid flowing through the conduit; and
an end-stop located on the gas side of the membrane, wherein the end-stop is configured to limit an extent of deflection of the membrane.
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