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Cyclonic separator with electrical or magnetic separation enhancement

US6355178B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 2000
Grant dateMar 12, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 31, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB04C2009/004
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cyclone or hydrocyclone for separating fluids and particles includes an electrostatic charge generator, a direct current power source, a magnet or an electromagnet for augmenting the centrifugal separation forces generated by the cyclone or hydrocyclone. The cyclone or hydrocyclone also includes a physical vibration generator or a sonic wave generator or both.

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