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Gas-liquid impingement separator incorporated in a piping elbow

US7004998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 17, 2003
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D45/08
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gas liquid separator comprises an elbow into which is inserted a fishbone shaped impingement device comprising downward sloping vanes, the vanes preferably attached to a central spine within the elbow. The vanes may have an opening along the length thereof, and a bottom lip to channel accumulated liquid to one or more collection points, preferably the elbow internal wall. The device is robust, of simple construction, and exhibits relatively low pressure drop.

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