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Shock waves for oil separation

US11072997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SANUWAVE, INC. · US

Inventors

Iulian Cioanta · Milton, US
Cary McGhin · Sugar Hill, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 27, 2019
Grant date	Jul 27, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 27, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC02F2303/22
WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pressure shock wave apparatus applies shock waves to separate substances, such as oil, from a water mixture in an enclosure. The substance, such as oil, is moved toward a substance removal conduit and the water moved toward a water conduit from action of the shock wave apparatus.

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