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Fluid and solid material separator

US12083457B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2023
Grant dateSep 10, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2043

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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