Screen blockage measurement and flow performance optimization system
US7771589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2303/24
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided that enable the control of a screening operation based on a calculated screen blockage percentage and the velocity throughput of the screen. The apparatus includes an upstream level detector, a downstream level detector and a flow determining device which determines the volumetric flow through the screen. The apparatus may further include a blockage determination unit which determines the percent screen blockage based on the flow level upstream of the screen, the flow level downstream of the screen and the volumetric flow.
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