Multistage separation system
US10080986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2250/51
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A “bolt on” static separator is disclosed for use in conjunction with a rotating separator to handle higher liquid volumes that are not able to be effectively separated by the rotating separator alone. The static separator may be positioned upstream of the rotating separator, generally right in front of the rotating separator, i.e., immediately ahead of the inlet to the rotating separator and generally attached directly to the front end of the rotary separator. The static separator may include a significant change in flow path direction that is sufficient to cause coarse fluid separation. The output of the static separator is in communication with the input of the rotating separator. Additionally, the drain of the static separator is in communication with the drain of the rotating separator and is at the same pressure.
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