Driver and control for variable impedence load
US10967298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D21/283
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An acoustic standing wave is utilized to separate components from a multi-component fluid, such as oil from an oil-water mixture, or cells entrained in a fluid, in a fluid flow scheme with an acoustophoresis device. For example, the flow scheme and device allows for trapping of the oil as the oil coalesces, agglomerates, and becomes more buoyant than the water. A driver and controller for the acoustophoretic device accommodate variable loading as the components are separated, thereby improving separation efficiency.
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