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Oil separator with raised holes in perforated tube

US7942946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2006
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2027

Classification

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

Abstract

A gas/oil separator is provided, wherein a pre-separator tube has an upper solid portion, and a lower perforated portion. Holes in the lower perforated portion allow a gas stream to move radially inwardly, and to a downstream filter pack. The holes have a raised portion extending radially outwardly, and prevent previously separated oil from being reintroduced into the gas stream.

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