Hydrocyclone with finely tapered tail section
US5225082A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04C5/14
- 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, at least one converging section, and a tail portion with a central underflow outlet having a substantial length thereof characterized by a slight taper in the range of 1 to less than 15 degree-minutes.
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