Separating device and method with a return flow of heavy fraction
US8991622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87249
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for separating a heavy fraction from a fluid, comprising: a main channel; swirl means in the main channel; collecting means adjoining the main channel for collecting the discharge heavy fraction; a concentric additional supply conduit with an outlet and extending into the cylindrical housing; a return channel connecting the collecting means with the additional supply conduit, and deflection means wherein the outlet is encircling the circumference of the additional supply conduit. The invention also relates to a method for separating a heavy fraction from a fluid using such a device.
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