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Separator for liquids and/or multiphase fluids

US7413669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2005
Grant dateAug 19, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2101/32
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A separator including a conical member having a base; a substantially cylindrical member extending from the base; a separator inlet for introducing liquid to be separated into the conical member in a substantially tangential direction with respect to a sidewall of the conical member; a heavy phase outlet communicated with an apex portion of the conical member; and a light phase outlet communicated with the cylindrical member.

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