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Drained coalescer

US9039799B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2010
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 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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