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Hydrocyclone with finely tapered tail section

US5225082A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 1992
Grant dateJul 6, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 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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