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Gas injection-aided centrifugal separation of entrained solids from a solution

US8771160B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2009
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2221/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention describes a centrifuge system and method for improving the separation of entrained solids from a solution. The system and method introduces compressed gas to a fluid containing entrained solids to reduce the density and viscosity of the fluid to promote the settling of particles within the solution.

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