Separation of multi-component fluid through ultrasonic acoustophoresis
US9675902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB06B1/0644
- 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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