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Centrifugal separation apparatus with solids discharge controlled by reciprocating bottom lid

US5223137A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 1990
Grant dateJun 29, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/08
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A centrifugal separation apparatus comprises a rotatable cylindrical member including a side perforated wall and an opened bottom and a bottom lid member including a central raised portion and a side wall inclined downwardly and outwardly. The bottom lid member is moveable between an upper position in which said bottom lid member is engaged by the lower end face of said cylindrical member and a lower position in which said bottom lid member is spaced apart from the lower end of said cylindrical member to form a gap therebetween.

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