Method for separating disparate components in a fluid stream

Patent · Tue Sep 25 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:5739876

Meikrantz, D H

This patent describes a method of separating a mixed component waste stream in a centrifugal separator. The mixed component waste stream is introduced into the separator and is centrifugally separated within a spinning rotor. A dual vortex separation occurs due to the phase density differences, with the phases exiting the rotor distinct from one another. In a preferred embodiment, aqueous solutions of organics can be separated with up to 100% efficiency. The relatively more dense water phase is centrifugally separated through a radially outer aperture in the separator, while the relatively less dense organic phase is separated through a radially inner aperture.

• Assignee: EG G Idaho, Idaho Falls, ID (USA)
• Patent Number(s): US 4959158; A
• Application Number: PPN: US s 7-330589; TRN: 91-009752
• OSTI ID: 5739876
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 30 Mar 1989
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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