Feedwell for a gravity separation vessel
US8550258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03D1/24
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A feedwell for a gravity separation vessel for introducing a feed stream such as oil sand slurry to the gravity separation vessel is provided comprising a walled member having an upper perimeter edge, a lower perimeter edge and a substantially continuous wall extending from the upper perimeter edge to the lower perimeter edge; an inlet for introducing the feed stream into the walled member positioned adjacent the substantially continuous wall; and a bottom floor having an opening and extending generally beneath the lower perimeter edge; whereby a perimeter of the opening is less than a perimeter of the walled member.
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