Drained coalescer
US9039799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2275/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is an apparatus for separating liquid from a gas/liquid mixture, including: a housing; a gas/liquid mixture inlet located at a lower side of the housing; a coalescer placed in the housing above the gas/liquid mixture inlet for extending the volume of liquid droplets from the mixture passing the coalescer; at least one liquid feed, which liquid feed runs at least partially through the coalescer and ends at location below the gas/liquid mixture inlet; a liquid outlet for the separated liquid fraction located at a lower side of the housing under the coalescer; and a gas outlet for the separated gas fraction located at an upper side of the housing above the coalescer.
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