Acoustophoretic clarification of particle-laden non-flowing fluids
US9675906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB06B2201/71
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Acoustophoretic devices for separating particles from a non-flowing host fluid are disclosed. The devices include a substantially acoustically transparent container and a separation unit, with the container being placed within the separation unit. An ultrasonic transducer in the separation unit creates a planar or multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave within the container, trapping particles disposed within the non-flowing fluid and causing them to coalesce or agglomerate, then separate due to buoyancy or gravity forces.
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