Liquid refinement
US10343089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D21/0042
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for refining a liquid stream. The apparatus includes a first flow chamber, an inclined plate region, and a second flow chamber. The first flow chamber forms a first portion of an hourglass double cone structure and directs the liquid stream in a first direction at a first velocity. The inclined plate region includes inclined plates radiating outward from the hourglass double cone structure in a helical pattern. The inclined plate region directs the liquid carrier in a second direction opposite the first direction at a second velocity less than the first velocity forming a laminar flow condition in the liquid stream to separate heavy waste and light waste from the liquid stream. The second flow chamber forms a second portion of the hourglass double cone structure and directs the liquid stream to a liquid stream outlet.
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