Removal of lubricant mists and lubricant vapors from a gaseous stream
US4324565A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 1980 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D53/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In a process for the removal of lubricant mists and lubricant vapors from a compressed gas comprising passing the compressed gas through an oil filter and an adsorber, the improvement which comprises, after passing the gas through the oil filter, heating the gas to such an extent that any oil mist remaining therein is completely vaporized before the gas is conducted through the adsorber.
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