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Hydrocyclone roping detector and method

US6983850B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2003
Grant dateJan 10, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 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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