Float controlled separator valve
US4580592A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7342
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Open vessel separator valve has ballasted, hollow-cavitied float disposed above oil/water inlet orifice. Float having large net mass floats in water and sinks in oil. Liquid passes through spillways of sinking float into said float cavity and fills same. Sunken float applies downward force upon sealing means located thereunder, thereby closing oil/water inlet orifice. Device can be reset by draining liquid from sunken float.
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