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Apparatus and methods for separating volatiles from particulates

US9039811B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Univation Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

Ronald S. Eisinger · Charleston, US
Bruce S. Holden · Midland, US
Timothy C. Frank · Midland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 22, 2010
Grant date	May 26, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 30, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D2257/504
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for separating volatiles from particulates are provided. The apparatus includes a separator having an internal volume and a fluid discharge outlet, a particulate discharge outlet, a particulate inlet, and a fluid inlet disposed on the separator and in fluid communication with the internal volume. The particulate inlet is disposed toward a first end of the separator and the fluid inlet is disposed toward a second end of the separator. The fluid inlet includes one or more openings disposed through a sidewall of the separator.

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