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Microwave emulsion treater with internal coalescer

US4853119A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 1988
Grant dateAug 1, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/05
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microwave-based emulsion treating system comprising a microwave energy source and a microwave applicator for treating an oil-water emulsion is disclosed. The applicator includes an internal coalescer medium for enhancing the effects of the microwave energy in separating the emulsion.

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