Vortex separator and separation method
US9084946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04C2009/004
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vortex separator includes a vortex chamber having a circular cross section, an inlet for delivering a fluid to the vortex chamber, a gas outlet through which gas present in the fluid exits the vortex chamber, a membrane positioned to substantially prevent liquid from passing through the gas outlet, and a liquid outlet through which liquid present in the fluid exits the vortex chamber.
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