Fluid separation apparatus
US3931011A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1973 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 1993 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/0476
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved self-contained apparatus for the separation of low density fluids from higher density insoluable fluids or particles or both in which initial separation, coalescing and filtration steps are carried out substantially in series and in that order, is disclosed. Specific embodiments of such apparatus for use in oil-water separation are described and specific structures and devices for use in such apparatus are disclosed.
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