US3830044A
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Device for separating drops of liquid from a flowing gaseous medium
Assignee: Kloeckner Humboldt Deutz AG
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Filing: 1972-12-22
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1992-12-22
Abstract
Abstract Device for separating drops of liquid from a flowing gaseous medium, includes a flow housing defining a substantially vertical flow path for gaseous medium, at least one row of parallel separation baffles extending transversely to the flow path, the separation baffles mutually overlapping louver-like and, respectively, having an impact surface and formed with a collecting trough, the separation baffles being disposed in the flow housing so that the collecting troughs are inclined with respect to the horizontal, and means defining a receiving channel for liquid collected in the collecting troughs of the separating baffles, the receiving channel being located within the flow housing adjacent the wall of the housing below and spaced from the separation baffles, the channel-defining means being of at least partially annular shape and formed with at least one liquid outlet opening.
Inventors
- 👤 W Wetteborn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:13
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D45/00; B01D45/04; B01D45/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
Device for separating drops of liquid from a flowing gaseous medium, comprising a flow housing having a bottom inlet and defining a substantially vertical upward flow path for gaseous medium, at least one row of parallel separation baffles in said housing extending transversely to said flow path, said separation baffles mutually overlapping louver-like and each having an impact surface and formed with an inverted collecting trough, said separation baffles being inclined with respect to the horizontal, and means defining a receiving channel for liquid collected in the collecting troughs of said separation baffles, said receiving channel being located within said flow housing adjacent the bottom wall of said housing below and spaced from said separation baffles, said channel-defining means being defined by the housing wall and inlet and being of at least partially annular shape and formed with at least one liquid outlet opening adjacent to the bottom of said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
Device for separating drops of liquid from a flowing gaseous medium, comprising a flow housing having a bottom inlet and defining a substantially vertical upward flow path for gaseous medium, at least one row of parallel separation baffles in said housing extending transversely to said flow path, said separation baffles mutually overlapping louver-like and each having an impact surface and formed with an inverted collecting trough, said separation baffles being inclined with respect to the horizontal, and means defining a receiving channel for liquid collected in the collecting troughs of said separation baffles, said receiving channel being located within said flow housing adjacent the bottom wall of said housing below and spaced from said separation baffles, said channel-defining means being defined by the housing wall and inlet and being of at least partially annular shape and formed with at least one liquid outlet opening adjacent to the bottom of said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
Device according to claim 1 including a plurality of rows of said parallel separation baffles disposed one behind the other in the gas flow direction in said flow path, said flow path having a cross section increasing in the gas flow direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
Device according to claim 1 wherein said liquid outlet opening comprises a cut-out formed in the wall of said flow housing, and said means defining a liquid receiving channel including the wall of a gas inlet nozzle mounted in said flow housing coaxially to the housing and extending vertically therein to a predetermined height, and further including an ascending overflow channel located outside said flow housing and communicating with said liquid receiving channel through said cut-out liquid outlet opening, said overflow channel having an overflow edge spaced below the upper edge of said nozzle wall so that the level of liquid received in said liquid receiving channel is adjusted below the predetermined height of said nozzle wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
Device according to claim 1 wherein said flow housing comprises first and second housing members connected one above the other, at least one row of said parallel separation baffles being disposed in each of said housing members, said means defining a receiving channel being located in the lower of the two housing members and below said separation baffles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Device according to claim 4 wherein said first and second housing members are connected to one another by a releasable connection.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
Device according to claim 1 including a gas inlet nozzle located at the bottom of said flow housing and extending coaxially thereto in direction of said flow path.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Device according to claim 6 wherein said nozzle is removably mounted in said flow housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
Device according to claim 7 including a removable closure plate connected to the upstream end of said gas inlet nozzle in flow direction of the gas and partly defining a space located thereabove, and means defining at least one liquid drain opening in communication with said space.
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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |