Patent · US Expired

Rotary separator with a porous shroud

US4840645A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 1983
Grant dateJun 20, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A high speed rotary filter device is disclosed which utilizes a shrouded rotor, the shroud located over the central bladed portion of the rotor minimizing secondary flow within the device and thereby enhancing the separation and removal of very small particles from the airstream passing through the device.

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