Fluid and solid material separator
US11724217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B21/065
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus includes a materials separator that includes a continuous filter belt disposed around a plurality of rollers. The apparatus also includes a pressure differential system operatively coupled to the separator and configured to adjust a pressure differential across the continuous filter belt. A vacuum is applied to the continuous filter belt and a fluid portion of the slurry on the continuous filter belt is drawn through the continuous filter belt. An apparatus includes a materials separator having a first deck with a first continuous filter belt and a second deck with a second continuous filter belt.
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