Hydrocyclone roping detector and method
US6983850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04C11/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An ultrasonic sensor is mounted on the splash skirt at the underflow outlet of a hydrocyclone to detect a change in the underflow discharge from the normal conical shape in which the discharge impacts upon the splash skirt to a more cylindrical shape associated with roping.
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