Deflecting means
US4089665A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 1977 |
| Grant date | May 16, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04C3/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A centrifugal separator for removal of impurities from gases, including deflecting means in an inlet region of the housing of the separator, said deflecting means comprising a central circular body and a plurality of vanes extending from the periphery of said body and having portions bent to extend away from the inlet so as to deflect gases when passed thereover and create a vortex flow in the housing; each of said vanes, prior to the deflecting portion being bent into the deflecting position, including a first outer, arcuate peripheral edge, a second inwardly extending edge running from one end of said outer edge and leading to a third inner arcuate edge extending substantially concentrically and over the same arc as a portion of said outer edge; and a fourth, inwardly extending edge running from the other end of said outer edge and leading to said central body; outer portions of said vanes which include portions of said first and second edges being locatable in the seating means of the separator housing.
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