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Method and apparatus for reclaiming drycleaning fluid

US4444625A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1983
Grant dateApr 24, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D5/0018
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Drycleaning fluid is recovered from spent drycleaning fluid filter elements by passing steam through the elements to form a steam/drycleaning-fluid vapor mixture. The mixture is condensed into liquid state and the two constitutents are separated. The apparatus includes a condensing chamber and a separating chamber with a novel valve for ensuring that drycleaning-fluid vapors do not escape into the work area.

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