Condensate separator system for vacuum microwave dehydrators
US11717772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2209/42
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention was designed to condense, separate and collect volatile compounds from the vapor steam as they exit the dehydrator. Bulk condensate is allowed to accumulate and separate in a separator vessel under vacuum. The undesirable water phase condensate is periodically drained into a water vessel, which is also held under vacuum instead of atmospheric pressure to avoid agitation and mixing of the contents of the separator vessel arising from purging the separator vessel to atmosphere. The separated and desirable oily condensates can then be easily recovered from the separator vessel.
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