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Centrifugal pyrocontactor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5445387
A method is described for mixing and separating immiscible liquid salts and liquid metals in a centrifugal contractor. The method includes introducing the liquids into an annular mixing zone and intensely mixing the liquids using vertical vanes attached to a rotor cooperating with vertical baffles, a horizontal baffle, and bottom vanes attached to the contactor housing. The liquids enter the contactor in the range of 700-800 degrees Celsius. The liquids are separated in the rotor into a dense phase and a light phase which are discharged from the contactor. 6 figures.
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
ARCH Development Corp., Chicago, IL (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5254076; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-927028
OSTI ID:
5445387
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English