Particle separator
US3970439A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S55/21
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A particle separator for separating and removing foreign particles from engine inlet air incorporates a plurality of identical channel assemblies. The channel assemblies are arranged in side-by-side fashion in a defined panel area. Separation is achieved by accelerating the particles to a high velocity and bending the airstream such that the particle inertia carries the particles into a capture area. A small percentage of the incoming air is used to induce particulate matter to proceed into the capture area. By use of a turbulence generator particulates are kept in suspension in the capture area to enable easy exhaustion overboard.
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