US4443233A
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Mist separator
Assignee: MECS Inc
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Filing: 1982-08-27
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Granted: 1984-04-17
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Expires: 2002-08-27
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for the removal of particulates from a flowing gas stream and a process for its use are provided. A perforated screen separator formed as a plate having parallel rows of perforations formed by pushing alternating strips of the plate material forward and backward from the plane of the plate is used. The perforated screen separator may be used alone or with a fiber bed mist eliminator for increased particulate removal.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas M. Moran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:00
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D45/00; B01D45/04; B01D45/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An apparatus for removing particles from a flowing gas stream comprising a perforated screen separator and a fiber bed mist eliminator downstream from said perforated screen separator, said perforated screen separator being a plate having parallel rows of perforations, said perforations being formed by making cuts in said plate to define parallel rows of strips and pushing alternate strips forward and backward from the plane of the plate to produce said parallel rows of perforatons with said strips remaining alternately in front of and behind said perforations to form a tortuous path for said flowing gas stream, and said fiber bed mist eliminator being a thickness of randomly oriented fibers having a void fraction of from about 85% to about 98%, said fibers having a diameter from about 5 microns to about 1000 microns.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
134 words
An apparatus for removing particles from a flowing gas stream comprising a perforated screen separator and a fiber bed mist eliminator downstream from said perforated screen separator, said perforated screen separator being a plate having parallel rows of perforations, said perforations being formed by making cuts in said plate to define parallel rows of strips and pushing alternate strips forward and backward from the plane of the plate to produce said parallel rows of perforatons with said strips remaining alternately in front of and behind said perforations to form a tortuous path for said flowing gas stream, and said fiber bed mist eliminator being a thickness of randomly oriented fibers having a void fraction of from about 85% to about 98%, said fibers having a diameter from about 5 microns to about 1000 microns.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including a second perforated screen separator downstream from said fiber bed mist eliminator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 or 2 wherein said perforated screen separator and said fiber bed mist eliminator are in intimate contact.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
134 words
An apparatus for removing particles from a flowing gas stream comprising a perforated screen separator and a fiber bed mist eliminator upstream from said perforated screen separator, said perforated screen separator being a plate having parallel rows of perforations, said perforations being formed by making cuts in said plate to define parallel rows of strips and pushing alternate strips forward and backward from the plane of the plate to produce said parallel rows of perforations with said strips remaining alternately in front of and behind said perforations to form a tortuous path for said flowing gas stream, and said fiber bed mist eliminator being a thickness of randomly oriented fibers having a void fraction of from about 85% to about 98%, said fibers having a diameter from about 5 microns to about 1000 microns.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
134 words
An apparatus for removing particles from a flowing gas stream comprising a perforated screen separator and a fiber bed mist eliminator upstream from said perforated screen separator, said perforated screen separator being a plate having parallel rows of perforations, said perforations being formed by making cuts in said plate to define parallel rows of strips and pushing alternate strips forward and backward from the plane of the plate to produce said parallel rows of perforations with said strips remaining alternately in front of and behind said perforations to form a tortuous path for said flowing gas stream, and said fiber bed mist eliminator being a thickness of randomly oriented fibers having a void fraction of from about 85% to about 98%, said fibers having a diameter from about 5 microns to about 1000 microns.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
133 words
An apparatus for removing particles from a flowing gas stream comprising: a perforated screen separator, said perforated screen separator being a plate having parallel rows of perforations, said perforations being formed by making cuts in said plate to define parallel rows of strips and pushing alternate strips forward and backward from the plane of the plate to produce said parallel rows of perforations with said strips remaining alternately in front of and behind said perforations to form a tortuous path for said flowing gas stream; and a fiber bed mist eliminator downstream from said perforated screen separator, said fiber bed mist eliminator being a thickness of randomly oriented fibers having a void fraction of from about 85% to about 98%, said fibers having a diameter from about 5 microns to about 1000 microns.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
133 words
An apparatus for removing particles from a flowing gas stream comprising: a perforated screen separator, said perforated screen separator being a plate having parallel rows of perforations, said perforations being formed by making cuts in said plate to define parallel rows of strips and pushing alternate strips forward and backward from the plane of the plate to produce said parallel rows of perforations with said strips remaining alternately in front of and behind said perforations to form a tortuous path for said flowing gas stream; and a fiber bed mist eliminator downstream from said perforated screen separator, said fiber bed mist eliminator being a thickness of randomly oriented fibers having a void fraction of from about 85% to about 98%, said fibers having a diameter from about 5 microns to about 1000 microns.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said perforated screen separator and said fiber bed mist eliminator are in intimate contact.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
134 words
A process for removing particles from a particle-containing flowing gas stream comprising: providing a perforated screen separator in said flowing gas stream, said perforated screen separator being a plate having parallel rows of perforations, said perforations being formed by making cuts in said plate to define parallel rows of strips and pushing alternate strips forward and backward from the plane of the plate to produce said parallel rows of perforations with said strips remaining alternately in front of and behind said perforations to form a tortuous path for said flowing gas stream; causing said particle-containing gas to flow through said perforated screen separator; and removing said particles having a diameter of at least approximately 10 microns from said flowing gas stream by impingement of said particles upon the surface of said perforated screen separator.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
134 words
A process for removing particles from a particle-containing flowing gas stream comprising: providing a perforated screen separator in said flowing gas stream, said perforated screen separator being a plate having parallel rows of perforations, said perforations being formed by making cuts in said plate to define parallel rows of strips and pushing alternate strips forward and backward from the plane of the plate to produce said parallel rows of perforations with said strips remaining alternately in front of and behind said perforations to form a tortuous path for said flowing gas stream; causing said particle-containing gas to flow through said perforated screen separator; and removing said particles having a diameter of at least approximately 10 microns from said flowing gas stream by impingement of said particles upon the surface of said perforated screen separator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process of claim 7 further including: installing a mist control device downstream from said perforated screen separator, and removing said particles having a diameter of less than approximately 10 microns from said flowing gas stream.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 8 wherein said mist control device is a fiber bed separator or a mesh pad.
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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) | 1987-04-17 | 1987-10-17 | 1988-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-17 | 1991-10-17 | 1992-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-17 | 1995-10-17 | 1996-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |