Separator for discrete solids from liquids
US4178246A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 1977 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/287
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Method and apparatus of concentrating solids from a suspension by feeding material in a liquid medium to a first zone that includes a vertically oriented foraminous filter basket supported by circular bands which are connected to an open frame basket supporting cage. Rotary impeller arms significantly spaced from the basket inclined from the vertical and located about midway of the lower half of the basket impart a circular laminar movement to the material. A vertical cylindrical tank surrounds the basket. Filtrate is collected in the annular region between the basket and tank. Discharge outlets with rate of discharge controls extend outwardly and downwardly from the bottom of the separator apparatus. Operation can be batch or continuous with level of filtrate in the tank being maintained on a par with the level of the feed in the basket.
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