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Pre-separating vane diffuser and method for introducing a flow-mixture in a separator

US9789429B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2010
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D50/20
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a vane diffuser for separating a gas/liquid/particulate-mixture flow in a gas phase fraction and a liquid/particulate phase fraction, comprising: a distribution chamber holding a plurality of curved vanes and an inlet for the gas/liquid/particulate-mixture wherein the vane diffuser also comprises a cyclone pre-separator located before the distribution chamber. The invention also relates to a method for separating a gas/liquid/particulate-mixture.

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