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Dense fluid cleaning centrifugal phase shifting separation process and apparatus

US7601112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 2005
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 19, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2011/007
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is an apparatus and process for cleaning substrates using fluids, including dense fluids. A perforated centrifuge drum operates within a pressure vessel. A dense fluid cleaning and management system including suitable process condition sensors provides for exchanging fluid with the pressure vessel.

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