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In-line cyclone separator and method of solid/gas separation

US5262046A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1991
Grant dateNov 16, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G11/18
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for separating solids from a mixture of solids and gases. An in-line cyclone separator cyclonically swirls the mixture as it exits a conduit concentrically located within a radially symmetric separation chamber. In some embodiments, stripping gas apertures direct stripping gas into the chamber to help maintain the angular momentum of the solids cyclonically swirling within the chamber.

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