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Apparatus for separating suspensions of liquids in gas

US4049401A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 1976
Grant dateSep 20, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01M2013/0422
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A centrifugal separator for separating suspensions of oil mist in air and especially intended for use with aircraft engines comprises a rotatable chamber filled with a relatively rigid porous material and driven by a hollow shaft. An inlet for the suspension is provided in one end wall of the chamber and separate outlets for oil and air in the form of an apertured chamber outer wall and apertures in the shaft respectively.

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