Centrifuge processor and liquid level control system
US4846780A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B1/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A centrifugal method and apparatus capable of separating a fluid stream composed of a plurality of components with differing specific gravities. The stream contemplated for separation is that of a producing oil well with components of oil, water, natural gas, and particulates. The method and apparatus use centrifugal forces to separate the gaseous, solid, and liquid components from each other. After separation is completed, detector and sensor arrangements are used to maintain liquid levels in the separator and to control the removal of the individual separated fluids from the apparatus.
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