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Self-disposal of solids in an immiscible liquid separator

US8900463B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2011
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2101/32
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A separator for separating oils from waste water and solids. Waste liquids are drained into a baffle tube of the separator so that the oils rise and the waste water and solids migrate to the bottom of the separator. A collection head having a restriction is located at the bottom of the separator and is adapted for suctioning the waste water and the solids therein and carrying the same to a discharge outlet of the separator. Waste liquids drained into the separator provide the hydraulic force to accelerate the waste water and solids into the collection head. Liquids drained into the separator also provide the hydraulic force that allows the oils to be drained from the top of the separator.

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