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Concentration of solids in a suspension

US5024762A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 1990
Grant dateJun 18, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2321/18
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of concentrating solids in a liquid suspension using a filter having a plurality of hollow, microporous, elastic fibres with a shell or housing, comprising applying the suspension to an outer surface of the fibres whereby a portion of the suspension passes through the fibre walls and at least a portion of the solids is retained on or in the fibres; and discharging the retained solids by stretching the fibre pores and washing out solids retained in the pores by application of gas under pressure.

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