Apparatus and methods for conveying a flow of oil-containing liquid into an oil separation skim tank, and skim tanks including the same
US9084947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D21/2427
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for conveying a flow of oil-containing liquid into an oil separation skim tank, and a skim tank incorporating such apparatus and methods, are disclosed. One such apparatus includes at least one diffuser, the diffuser defining an intake opening configured to receive the flow of oil-containing liquid and an exhaust opening configured to convey the flow of oil-containing liquid into the skim tank. The diffuser is configured to cause the flow of oil-containing liquid to have a greater horizontal width at the exhaust opening than at the intake opening, while minimizing vertical divergence of the flow at the exhaust opening.
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