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Device for separating a finely divided solid in suspension in a viscous liquid

US8603343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2008
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D21/34
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The device described in the present invention can separate fine solid particles in suspension in a viscous liquid, withdrawing a clear liquid from the top of the device, and a dense liquid charged with solid particles is withdrawn from the bottom. The invention also concerns the application of this device to the separation of catalyst particles in a liquid phase Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process.

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