Compact electrocoalescer with conical frustum electrodes
US10786757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03C2201/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Certain embodiments may generally relate to systems and methods for developing and improving compact electrocoalescers for in-line dehydration of water-in-oil dispersions. A compact electrocoalescer may include a casing, and a plurality of bare or insulated conical-shaped electrodes housed in the casing. The electrodes may include a metal mesh structure. The electrodes may also be truncated at the apex, and alternatively connected to a power supply and ground. The electrodes may further be stacked in a manner such that at least one electrode is at least partially nested within at least another electrode.
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