Separation method for immiscible fluids
US10092861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/805
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A wash separator comprises a vessel containing a first fluid and a second fluid whereby the second fluid has a different density from the first fluid. The first fluid (3) is immiscible with the second fluid and the first and second fluids are separated from each other by an interface. A feed stream comprising a dispersion of the first and second fluid wherein the second fluid forms a disperse phase in the form of droplets is distributed within the first fluid in the vessel forming a continuous phase. A distribution element is provided in the vessel to distribute the feed stream into the second fluid. The feed stream after having been discharged from the distribution element has a retention time of at most 15 minutes in the feed second fluid in the vessel.
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