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Effluent collection unit for engine washing

US8747566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2012
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01D25/002
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for collecting effluent from an engine comprising: providing a portable trailer having a plurality of sides in a retracted and non-operational configuration forming an internal compartment and at least one droplet separator panel; and moving at least two of said sides from said retracted and non-operational configuration to an open position and an operational configuration wherein said two sides create a path for channeling an effluent/air mixture containing engine wash water from said engine to said at least one droplet separator panel; and separating said engine wash water from said air with said at least one droplet separator panel.

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