Phase separation apparatus and method
US11338224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07B7/086
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This disclosure relates generally to phase separation, and more particularly, to a apparatus and a method for phase separation. In one example, the apparatus includes a spiral shaped body, split outlets and an adjustable splitter. The spiral shaped body includes an inlet portion to receive a mixture of phases associated with distinct effective masses, an outlet portion, and multiple helical turns stacked between the inlet and outlet portion. A portion of helical turns are twisted to form a twisted portion having opposite walls of a preceding helical turn turned relative to one another in opposite directions. The split outlets are configured at walls of the preceding helical turn to withdraw the phases based on an effective mass of said phases. The adjustable splitter is movably configured at least a portion of a cross section of the spiral shaped body to facilitate separate withdrawal of the one or more phases of the mixture.
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