Gravity separator
US9346082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03B4/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus, method, and system are provided for separating material. In some embodiments the separator may include a deck. The deck may accept the material to be separated at a feed end and may provide separated output material at a discharge end. The flow of the material along the deck from the feed end to the discharge end may define a feed direction. The deck may be subject to a vibration or conveyance aligned with the feed direction. The deck may include riffles or corrugations. The riffles may be oriented at an angle relative to a direction of the vibration or conveyance, or at an angle relative to the feed direction. The deck may be subjected to an end-to-end elevation or slope. The end-to-end slope may be positive/downhill, negative/uphill, or zero.
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