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Lewis econosizer for hydraulically classifying particles

US4961843A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 10, 1989
Grant dateOct 9, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 10, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03B5/623
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A particle separator comprising a liquid column having a liquid admission point located above the column lower end. Coarse size particles migrate downwardly to a hopper in the columns lower end. Carrier liquid flows upwardly through the column; fine size particles are removed at different levels along the liquid path.

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