Separator for separating solids from a fluid
US10843105B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D21/265
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A separator for separating solids from a fluid including a tray assembly, the tray assembly including a plurality of nested tray units which define a separator axis and are spaced apart from one another along the separator axis, wherein each tray unit includes comprising an inner surface facing the separator axis 16 extending outwards, away from an aperture in the tray unit disposed at the separator axis, wherein the inner surface comprises an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein the inner portion is disposed between the aperture and the outer portion, and wherein the gradient of the outer portion is greater than the gradient of the inner portion.
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