Separating arrangement and method for counteracting foam formation
US5669948A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04C5/26
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a cyclone, mainly for separating liquid from gas/vapor which is formed on pressure reduction of spent cooling liquor in connection with pulp production. The cyclone includes a casing, an inlet arrangement, a lower outlet line for liquid and an upper outlet line for vapor and gas. The inlet arrangement is connected to a supply line with a valve and the inlet arrangement consists of an exchangeable insertion pipe, the length of which exceeds one meter, preferably two meters and is most preferably between 2.5 and 3.5 meters long.
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