Hydrocyclone separator
US4964994A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D17/0217
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hydrocyclone separator for separating oil from water includes a substantially cylindrical first portion with a central overflow outlet and at least one tangential flow inlet, an essentially single angled conical second portion, and a substantially cylindrical third portion, with a central underflow outlet. The hydrocyclone separator is made in accordance with the following relationships: EQU do<du<Dc EQU 0.1.ltoreq. di/Dc.ltoreq. 0.4 EQU 0.01.ltoreq. do/Dc.ltoreq. 0.06 EQU 0.ltoreq. Lc/Dc.congruent. 2.0 EQU 3.degree..ltoreq..alpha..ltoreq. 30.degree. EQU 0.1.ltoreq. du/Dc.ltoreq. 0.5 EQU 9.ltoreq. Ls/Dc.
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