Inlet diverter
US10518195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L9/1608
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of separating a multiphase mixture are provided. The multiphase flow can include petrochemicals. The multiphase flow is flowed through a vane assembly having a plurality of curved passages. The multiphase mixture is gradually decelerated such that it collides with surfaces of the vane assembly at relatively oblique angles and at lower relative speeds. Such a configuration can reduce droplet breakup which, in turn, can preserve larger droplet sizes that are more likely to settle to a liquid bed below the inlet diverter due to gravity.
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