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Apparatus for separating solids from liquids

US4070277A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1977
Grant dateJan 24, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03D1/1493
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus that removes solids from a liquid by flotation and by sedimentation has a uniform surface distribution of small bubbles for making solids float. Large bubbles which would cause turbulence and uneven bubble flow are confined and eliminated.

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