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Droplet separator

US7857879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2007
Grant dateDec 28, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D50/20
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The droplet separator includes a vortex generating apparatus in a flow passage for directing a droplet-carrying gas in the direction of at least one separator element arranged concentrically about the flow passage. The separator element includes multiple grid-like structures for separating the droplets from the gas flow.

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