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Disc-decanter centrifuge

US5364335A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 1993
Grant dateNov 15, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB04B2001/2066
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A vertically oriented centrifuge swivably engaged to a support structure so as to enable the centrifuge to attain an optimal operational attitude. The centrifuge includes a bowl, a screw conveyor disposed within the bowl, a hub disposed within the upper portion of the screw conveyor wherein the screw conveyor and hub define a separation chamber, and a plurality of separating discs disposed in the separation chamber and arranged in superimposed layers upon the hub.

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