If the valves are closed the flow goes through the internal pipes and sound reduction comes from the resonance room in the middle pot. If valves are open gas flow goes mostly out of the outer pipes, no sound reduction due to no resonance room there. For sure some gas goes also through the internal pipes, but I assume back pressure is less at the outer pipes so most gas flows there...
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Best regards, Jochen
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