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Removal of lubricant mists and lubricant vapors from a gaseous stream

US4324565A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 22, 1980
Grant dateApr 13, 1982
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Expiry dateAug 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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