Spark induction power conditioner for high tension physical separators
US7045734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03C3/41
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A D.C. voltage altering device includes at least one spark induction power conditioner including a first electrode connectable to a high voltage D.C. power source and a second electrode spaced from the first electrode and forming a discharging gap therebetween. The second electrode is connectable to a predetermined section of a physical separator and at least one of the electrodes is selectively positionable for altering spatial distance between same. The power conditioner induces a predetermined large amplitude, high frequency current ripple to the second electrode for creating a fluctuating voltage and fluctuating electrostatic field and maintaining continuous current flow through the gap without reversal of polarity. The spark induction power conditioner further includes a dielectric base for housing the electrodes and a plurality of fastening members threadably positionable through the base and engageable with the electrodes so that the discharging gap between the electrodes can be selectively adjusted.
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