Continuous-loop centrifugal separator
US4708712A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B2005/045
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Centrifuge apparatus for use in separating a heavy phase from a light phase in a rotating bowl, the apparatus comprising means defining a channel forming a continuous loop and having an inlet, a first outlet, and a dam portion spaced along the channel from the inlet and having an inner wall radius that is greater than that of adjacent portions so as to provide a heavy phase dam region which can be completely filled with separated heavy phase so as to prevent separated light phase from flowing past it.
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