Separation of multi-component fluid through ultrasonic acoustophoresis
US9340435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2103/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An acoustic standing wave is utilized to separate components from a multi-component fluid, such as oil from an oil-water mixture, in a fluid flow scheme with an acoustophoresis device. For example, the flow scheme and device allows for trapping of the oil as the oil coalesces, agglomerates, and becomes more buoyant than the water.
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