Separator with solids diverter
US6187178A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A separator includes a barrier 53 for retaining solid material thereon and an automatic mechanism for alternately preventing and allowing the flow of liquid to the separator outlet. When the flow is prevented, the liquid backs up through the barrier and washes the solids to a solids collection region 55. In one embodiment, the automatic mechanism includes a pivoted flap 101 and, in another embodiment, a siphon.
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