Micromachined impactor pillars
US6110247A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S55/39
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A plurality of micropillars (2) arranged in a plurality of rows (4, 6, 8) are provided. When a particle-laden fluid stream is caused to flow through the micropillars, at least a portion of the particles impacts and becomes deposited on the micropillars' surfaces while the fluid stream is deflected aside. The deposited particles may subsequently be collected.
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