Patent · US Expired

Gravity settling

US3962098A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 1974
Grant dateJun 8, 1976
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Expiry dateSep 13, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G1/045
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Gravity settler comprised of a conical vessel positioned in the lower portion and surrounded by an ellipsoidal (preferably a sphere) housing whereby the settler has a spherically shaped upper portion and conically shaped lower portion. The settler is particularly suited for separating solids from a coal liquefaction product.

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