Aerodynamic separation nozzle
US8016901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D53/24
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Multiple designs and methods for aerodynamic separation nozzles and systems for integrating multiple aerodynamic separation nozzles into a single system are disclosed herein. These aerodynamic separation nozzles utilize a combination of aerodynamic forces and separation nozzle structure to induce large centrifugal forces on the gases that in combination with the structure of the nozzle are used to separate heavier constituents of the process gas from lighter constituents. In some embodiments a number of separation nozzles are combined into a single system suitable for dynamic processing of a process gas. In other embodiments the separation nozzles are temperature controlled to condition the incoming gas to a temperature in order to encourage a phase change in certain constituents of the gas to occur within the nozzle to further enhance separation.
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