Three-phase separator having an overflow outlet for one phase and a centripetal pump for another phase
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Jan 14, 2014
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Jul 22, 2010
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Jun 27, 2008
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Jun 30, 2007
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Abstract
A separator including a separator drum having a conical interior and rotatably mounted at an axial end about a vertical axis of rotation. A rotating spindle is located at either a lower or upper end of the separator drum and is configured to drive the separator drum. The rotating spindle is disposed in an oscillating manner about a hinge point. Also included is supply tube for a product to be processed and two fluid outlets. One fluid outlet is for a light phase and one fluid outlet is for a heavy phase. A solids material discharge opening is located in an area of the separator drum's largest inner circumference. Further included is a separation pan assembly. A pressure chamber is configured to be acted upon by a fluid to change a location of a separation zone between the light phase and the heavy phase.
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- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT GMBH | WERNER-HABIG-STR 1 OELDE 59302 |
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- 2008 Application Filing Year
- B04B Class
- 88 Applications Filed
- 57 Patents Issued To-Date
- 64.78 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Träger, Kim | Kalundborg, DK | 2 | 24 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 24 |
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