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Directional nozzle for a spiral separator

US7296686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateAug 29, 2003
Grant dateNov 20, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03B13/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A washing liquid distribution system includes a spiral separator having a plurality of flights, each flight including at least one receiving cup for distributing liquid onto the flight. A directional outlet nozzle is mounted in cup for providing a horizontal outlet stream of a liquid. The nozzle is both rotatably and releasably mounted in a recess at the bottom of the cup. One or more outlet openings in a variety of geometric shapes to provide the desired outlet stream of wash liquid.

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