Hydrocyclone separation system
US4927536A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 22, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04C5/26
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hydrocyclone separation system is disclosed for separating a fluid mixture into at least two separate density components and for precluding remixing of semi-separated higher density components. A first and second hydrocyclone separators each has a central overflow outlet, a tangential fluid inlet, and a central overflow outlet. The first and second hydrocyclone separators are oppositely disposed such that a curved flow direction conduit extends from the underflow outlet of the first hydrocyclone separator to the tangential fluid inlet of the second hydrocyclone separator. Thereby, rotating fluid exiting the underflow of the first hydrocyclone separator is tangentially passed into the inlet of the second hydrocyclone separator precluding remixing of semi-separated higher density components and increasing the overall separation efficiency of the system.
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