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Gravity settling
Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
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Filing: 1977-09-22
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Granted: 1979-01-09
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Expires: 1997-09-22
Abstract
Abstract Solids are separated from a liquid in a gravity settler provided with inclined solid intercepting surfaces to intercept the solid settling path to coalesce the solids and increase the settling rate. The intercepting surfaces are inverted V-shaped plates, each formed from first and second downwardly inclined upwardly curved intersecting conical sections having their apices at the vessel wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Hyman R. Davis
- 👤 R. H. Long
- 👤 A. A. Simone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:32
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G1/00; C10G1/04; C10G1/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A process for separating solids from a liquid by gravity settling, comprising: introducing a liquid containing dispersed solids into a gravity settler at multiple locations; intercepting the settling paths of the solids below each of the feed locations by bringing the solids into contact with inclined intercepting surfaces which divide the gravity settler into separate separation zones to thereby coalesce the solids and increase the solids settling rate, said inclined, intersecting surfaces being at least two vertically spaced, inverted V-shaped plates, each formed of first & second downwardly inclined, upwardly curved, intersecting conical sections having their apices at the vessel wall and defining a substantially enclosed separation zone therebetween; recovering a solids containing underflow from the separate separation zones; and recovering an essentially solids free overflow from the separation zones.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A process for separating solids from a liquid by gravity settling, comprising: introducing a liquid containing dispersed solids into a gravity settler at multiple locations; intercepting the settling paths of the solids below each of the feed locations by bringing the solids into contact with inclined intercepting surfaces which divide the gravity settler into separate separation zones to thereby coalesce the solids and increase the solids settling rate, said inclined, intersecting surfaces being at least two vertically spaced, inverted V-shaped plates, each formed of first & second downwardly inclined, upwardly curved, intersecting conical sections having their apices at the vessel wall and defining a substantially enclosed separation zone therebetween; recovering a solids containing underflow from the separate separation zones; and recovering an essentially solids free overflow from the separation zones.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 1 wherein liquid containing dispersed solids is a coal liquefaction product.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the coal liquefaction product includes a promoter liquid which promotes and enhances the separation of solids.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
A gravity settler for effecting solid-liquid separation, comprising: a vessel; at least two vertically spaced V-shaped plates, each formed of first and second downwardly inclined, upwardly curved, intersecting conical sections having their apices at the vessel wall and defining a substantially enclosed chamber therebetween; inlet means for introducing a liquid-solid feed between the at least two vertically spaced plates; underflow outlet means for withdrawing solid containing underflow from the chamber at each of the apices of the conical sections; and overflow outlet means for withdrawing overflow from an upper portion of the chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
93 words
A gravity settler for effecting solid-liquid separation, comprising: a vessel; at least two vertically spaced V-shaped plates, each formed of first and second downwardly inclined, upwardly curved, intersecting conical sections having their apices at the vessel wall and defining a substantially enclosed chamber therebetween; inlet means for introducing a liquid-solid feed between the at least two vertically spaced plates; underflow outlet means for withdrawing solid containing underflow from the chamber at each of the apices of the conical sections; and overflow outlet means for withdrawing overflow from an upper portion of the chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The settler of claim 4 wherein the inlet means is comprised of first and second inlet pipes for introducing feed into first and second portions of the chamber defined between vertically spaced conical sections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The settler of claim 5 wherein the apices of the conical sections are spaced by 180° on the vessel wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The settler of claim 6 wherein the conical sections have a saddle intersection.
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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) | 1982-01-08 | 1982-07-10 | 1983-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-08 | 1986-07-10 | 1987-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-08 | 1990-07-10 | 1991-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |