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Method for fluid recovery in a semi-aqueous wash process

US7513004B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2005
Grant dateApr 7, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F43/085
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for fluid recovery in a semi-aqueous wash process including the steps of receiving semi-aqueous wash liquor from a wash container; pretreating the semi-aqueous wash liquor and separating it into aqueous-rich working fluid phase and non-aqueous working fluid phase, treating the aqueous-rich working fluid phase to remove remaining non-aqueous working fluid, and treating the non-aqueous-rich working fluid phase for recovery and reuse.

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