Method for separating disparate components in a fluid stream

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:867532

Meikrantz, David H ^[1]

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1. Idaho Falls, ID

The invention provides 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.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-88ID10297
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by Unitd States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4959158
• OSTI ID: 867532
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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