Method and apparatus for acoustically demixing aqueous solutions
US6090295A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F1/36
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for demixing an aqueous solution is provided. The aqueous solution has at least two aqueous phases. The method comprises applying acoustic energy to the aqueous solution. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for applying acoustic energy to the aqueous solution until the aqueous solution is demixed to clarity.
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