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Multistage variable impactor

US7935165B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2009
Grant dateMay 3, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S55/14
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An inertial gas-liquid separator and method is provided, including variable orifice jet nozzle structure having a variable orifice area dependent upon axial movement of a plunger relative to a housing sleeve, and in another embodiment having first and second flow branches, with the first flow branch being continuously open, and the second flow branch having a variable flow controller controlling flow therethrough.

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