Apparatus and method of particulate removal from liquids
US6953529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D29/904
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for particulate removal from liquids is disclosed and includes a Coanda tilted wire wedge wire screen in combination with a liquid-flow velocity control orifice mounted within a cylindrical air-tight vessel that can be operated under pressure. The liquid flow velocity control orifice and Coanda tilted wire wedge wire screen in combination with the pressurized system provides for highly efficient and uniform removal of particulate matter that includes a self-cleaning feature.
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