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US3813855A
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Assignee: Cameron Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-08
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1992-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A group of parallel plates are arranged to be mounted in a shell. The plates are shaped to form a series of interlocking trapezoidal ribs in the direction of flow of a fluid stream between the plates. The plates are arranged relative to each other to register the ribs in the parallel plates so they nest within each other. The result is a flow path of serpentine shape in which impact and sheltered liquid flow takes place to separate liquid from the flow stream.
Inventors
- 👤 E Hill
- 👤 C Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:42
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D45/00; B01D45/04; B01D45/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
304 words
A separator for removing entrained liquid particles from a gas flow stream, consisting of; a vessel with an inlet connectable to receive gas in which liquid particles are entrained; an outlet formed in the vessel for the gas from which liquid particles have been removed; an outlet formed in the vessel for the liquid separated from the gas; a series of flat parallel plates arranged in vertical horizontally spaced from each other planes and mounted in the vessel between the inlet and gas outlet so the gas with entrained liquid flows horizontally through the passages formed between the plates; and a series of rib structures formed in each plate to extend vertically and at a right angle to the flow of gas and entrained liquid, each rib shaped to provide, a. a first flat side surface extending from the plane of the plate on which the flow stream is received and by which the gas of the stream is directed and on which the liquid of the stream impacts, b. a second flat drain surface connected to the first flat side surface and extending parallel the plane of the plate, c. and a third flat side surface extending at an angle to the plane of the plate and connected to the second flat drain surface, the horizontal cross-sectional area between adjacent rib drain surfaces being larger than the horizontal crosssectional area between adjacent rib side surfaces; whereby the gas will follow the horizontal serpentine-shaped path formed by the series of rib structures while the liquid impacts upon each first flat surface of each rib and flows to the second flat surface and descends upon this second flat surface to collect beneath the plates as liquid to be removed from the vessel while the gas flows from the plate passages for removal from the vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
304 words
A separator for removing entrained liquid particles from a gas flow stream, consisting of; a vessel with an inlet connectable to receive gas in which liquid particles are entrained; an outlet formed in the vessel for the gas from which liquid particles have been removed; an outlet formed in the vessel for the liquid separated from the gas; a series of flat parallel plates arranged in vertical horizontally spaced from each other planes and mounted in the vessel between the inlet and gas outlet so the gas with entrained liquid flows horizontally through the passages formed between the plates; and a series of rib structures formed in each plate to extend vertically and at a right angle to the flow of gas and entrained liquid, each rib shaped to provide, a. a first flat side surface extending from the plane of the plate on which the flow stream is received and by which the gas of the stream is directed and on which the liquid of the stream impacts, b. a second flat drain surface connected to the first flat side surface and extending parallel the plane of the plate, c. and a third flat side surface extending at an angle to the plane of the plate and connected to the second flat drain surface, the horizontal cross-sectional area between adjacent rib drain surfaces being larger than the horizontal crosssectional area between adjacent rib side surfaces; whereby the gas will follow the horizontal serpentine-shaped path formed by the series of rib structures while the liquid impacts upon each first flat surface of each rib and flows to the second flat surface and descends upon this second flat surface to collect beneath the plates as liquid to be removed from the vessel while the gas flows from the plate passages for removal from the vessel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |