US3926592A
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Entrainment separator in co-current flow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-03
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-09-03
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and method of separating entrained liquids from gases. Separate streams of liquid and gas are introduced into the top of a tower and the liquid is formed into a dispersed state entrained by gas and passes downwardly through a contacting zone. The combined streams of gas and entrained liquid exiting from said contacting zone are directed against slanted baffle plates located below the zone causing the dispersed liquid to wet the plates and form a liquid layer running downwardly towards the lower edge of the plates and emptying into a sump of the tower. The released gas, substantially freed of liquid, is conducted to an exit opening of the tower.
Inventors
- 👤 Max Leva
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:56
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D50/00; B01D47/00; B01D47/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
THE METHOD OF SEPARATING ENTRAINED LIQUIDS FROM GASES, COMPRISING INTRODUCING SEPARATE STREAMS OF LIQUID AND GAS AT THE TOP PORTION OF A TOWER, FORMING THE LIQUID INTO A DISPERESD STATE ENTRAINED BY GAS, PASSING THE GAS AND ENTRAINED THROUGH A CONTACTING ZONE AND ALLOWING THE COMBINED LIQUID TO LEAVE THE CONTACT ZONE AND ALLOWING THE COMBINED STREAMS OF GAS AND ENTRAINED LIQUID TO BE DIRECTED TOWARDS SLANTED BAFFLE PLATES DISPOSED BELOW SAID CONTACTING ZONE, CAUSING THE DISPERSED LIQUID TO WET SAID BAFFLE PLATES, THUS FORMING A LIQUID LAYER ON TOP OF SAID BAFFLE PLATES WHICH RUNS DOWNWARDLY TOWARD THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID BAFFLE PLATES AND
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
THE METHOD OF SEPARATING ENTRAINED LIQUIDS FROM GASES, COMPRISING INTRODUCING SEPARATE STREAMS OF LIQUID AND GAS AT THE TOP PORTION OF A TOWER, FORMING THE LIQUID INTO A DISPERESD STATE ENTRAINED BY GAS, PASSING THE GAS AND ENTRAINED THROUGH A CONTACTING ZONE AND ALLOWING THE COMBINED LIQUID TO LEAVE THE CONTACT ZONE AND ALLOWING THE COMBINED STREAMS OF GAS AND ENTRAINED LIQUID TO BE DIRECTED TOWARDS SLANTED BAFFLE PLATES DISPOSED BELOW SAID CONTACTING ZONE, CAUSING THE DISPERSED LIQUID TO WET SAID BAFFLE PLATES, THUS FORMING A LIQUID LAYER ON TOP OF SAID BAFFLE PLATES WHICH RUNS DOWNWARDLY TOWARD THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID BAFFLE PLATES AND
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein said baffle plates comprise a plurality of plates extending in parallel relationship at an angle of about 70* to 15* with respect to the vertical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
Apparatus for separating entrained liquids from gases, comprising flow apparatus in substantially the shape of a tower, means for introducing separate streams of gas and liquid into the top portion of said tower, means for converting the downwardly flowing stream of liquid into droplets which become entrained with said gas, contacting means through which said gas-entrained liquid droplets are passed downwardly by gravity, baffle means located below said contacting means and disposed at an angle relative to the vertical so as to form definite streams of said liquid droplets, leaving a large space, exposed to the lower edge of said baffle means, into which released gas will flow, and means for discharging said released gas, which is substantially liquid-free, from said tower.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
122 words
Apparatus for separating entrained liquids from gases, comprising flow apparatus in substantially the shape of a tower, means for introducing separate streams of gas and liquid into the top portion of said tower, means for converting the downwardly flowing stream of liquid into droplets which become entrained with said gas, contacting means through which said gas-entrained liquid droplets are passed downwardly by gravity, baffle means located below said contacting means and disposed at an angle relative to the vertical so as to form definite streams of said liquid droplets, leaving a large space, exposed to the lower edge of said baffle means, into which released gas will flow, and means for discharging said released gas, which is substantially liquid-free, from said tower.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein said baffle means comprises a plurality of spaced parallel baffle plates disposed at an angle of about 70* to 15* relative to the vertical.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 4 wherein said angle of said baffle plates is between about 65* to 30* .
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 4 together with an additional baffle plate below said baffle means and extending angularly downwardly in the opposite direction of said spaced parallel baffle plates.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein said baffle means comprises at least one baffle plate of V shaped cross-section to form a trough to concentrate said droplets of gas entrained liquid leaving said contacting means in the form of at least a single liquid stream, leaving the remainder of the space in said tower for the released gas to occupy before discharging it from said tower.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein said baffle means comprises a corrugated baffle plate located below said contacting means and which is downwardly tapered.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein said baffle means comprises a roof shaped trough which is downwardly tapered.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 4 wherein trough portions are provided at the bottom of said baffle plates.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein said baffle means comprises a cone having an upwardly extending apex from which a gas outlet tube extends and having a bottom circular trough with a slot from which slot liquid flows downwardly in the form of a stream which exits from the bottom of said apparatus.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
89 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 4 together with a second plurality of parallel baffle plates located beneath said first mentioned plurality of spaced parallel baffle plates extending angularly downwardly in an opposite direction from said first mentioned plurality of spaced parallel baffle plates at an angle of about 70* to 15* relative to the vertical, all of said baffle plates having trough portions at their lower ends, collecting pipe means located below said trough portions for conducting liquid draining from said trough portions to the exterior of said tower.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 12 wherein said second plurality of baffle plates are a shorter distance apart than said first mentioned plurality of parallel baffle plates.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 10 together with stand pipe means extending vertically below said trough portions in a position to collect drainage from said trough portions for draining it into said sump.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |