Cyclonic separator with electrical or magnetic separation enhancement
US6355178B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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