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Apparatuses and methods for liquid-undissolved-solids separation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-07-14
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Granted: 1991-04-09
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Expires: 2008-07-14
Abstract
Abstract Liquid purification apparatuses and methods; an open filtration, treatment and siphon apparatus and process; a porous mass formation apparatus and process; and a liquid-solid separation apparatus and a process using a siphon member. In one embodiment, a liquid or liquid containing mass, gel, or mud having solids is contained in or introduced into an upper vessel. The liquid and particles of undissolved solids are drawn away from the upper vessel by siphonage. Particles of solids may either settle to the bottom of the upper vessel, remain in the liquid or mass, or float to the top of the surface in the upper vessel. Particles of undissolved solids may be deposited in a siphon member of porous media as the liquid and particles of undissolved solids flow through the porous media. In one embodiment an open siphon may be used having multiple layers of material of differing pore size; of alternating pore size; of successively smaller pore size from the center outwardly or vice versa; or different materials in different locations; or of successively larger pore size from the center outwardly or vice-versa. In another embodiment a bowl-shaped member formed of porous material may be emplaced in liquid to be filtered and transmitted and liquid flowing through and into the bowl-shaped member may be pumped out or siphoned off using a siphon member of porous media.
Inventors
- 👤 Eduardo M. Acuna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:14
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D35/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2713; Y10T137/2829
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A method for separation of particles suspended undissolved solids present in a liquid having a top surface, the method comprising the steps of: intersecting at least one portion of an open siphon member comprising a porous medium through an interface between the liquid containing the suspended undissolved solids and a gas contacting both the liquid and the porous medium, said porous medium containing a plurality of interconnected internal passageways some of which are dimensioned to plug with particles of the suspended undissolved solids of a given size and some of which are dimensioned to exclude particles of a given size, so that the suspended undissolved solids are either prevented from flowing through the porous medium or are captured by it, controlling the gaseous composition of the gas contacting both the liquid and the porous medium, positioning at least one other portion of said porous medium lower than the top surface of the liquid and outside of the liquid, isolating the gas contacting the liquid, and siphoning the liquid and ejecting from the porous medium the liquid substantially free of the suspended undissolved solids.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
183 words
A method for separation of particles suspended undissolved solids present in a liquid having a top surface, the method comprising the steps of: intersecting at least one portion of an open siphon member comprising a porous medium through an interface between the liquid containing the suspended undissolved solids and a gas contacting both the liquid and the porous medium, said porous medium containing a plurality of interconnected internal passageways some of which are dimensioned to plug with particles of the suspended undissolved solids of a given size and some of which are dimensioned to exclude particles of a given size, so that the suspended undissolved solids are either prevented from flowing through the porous medium or are captured by it, controlling the gaseous composition of the gas contacting both the liquid and the porous medium, positioning at least one other portion of said porous medium lower than the top surface of the liquid and outside of the liquid, isolating the gas contacting the liquid, and siphoning the liquid and ejecting from the porous medium the liquid substantially free of the suspended undissolved solids.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
184 words
An apparatus for separating undissolved solids from liquid comprising: an open siphon member comprising a porous medium open to gas having interconnected internal passageways, suitably shaped to form a guide path for liquid to be removed from on reservoir to a second by siphonage, wherein said porous medium removes at least some of the undissolved particles from the liquid, wherein said porous medium has a plurality of intake and discharge portions positioned such that a hydraulic gradient is formed between said intake and discharge portions such that a siphonage effect is created on the liquid in the region of the interface between the liquid and said porous medium, a housing isolating the gas in contact with said porous medium, wherein gas between said housing and said porous medium may be controlled with respect to pressure, composition, and temperature, means for controlling the pressure of the gas between said housing and said porous medium, means for controlling the composition of the gas between said housing and said porous medium, and means for controlling the temperature of the gas between said housing and said porous medium.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
184 words
An apparatus for separating undissolved solids from liquid comprising: an open siphon member comprising a porous medium open to gas having interconnected internal passageways, suitably shaped to form a guide path for liquid to be removed from on reservoir to a second by siphonage, wherein said porous medium removes at least some of the undissolved particles from the liquid, wherein said porous medium has a plurality of intake and discharge portions positioned such that a hydraulic gradient is formed between said intake and discharge portions such that a siphonage effect is created on the liquid in the region of the interface between the liquid and said porous medium, a housing isolating the gas in contact with said porous medium, wherein gas between said housing and said porous medium may be controlled with respect to pressure, composition, and temperature, means for controlling the pressure of the gas between said housing and said porous medium, means for controlling the composition of the gas between said housing and said porous medium, and means for controlling the temperature of the gas between said housing and said porous medium.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
156 words
An apparatus for separating undissolved solids from liquid comprising: an open siphon member comprising a porous medium open to gas having interconnected internal passageways, suitably shaped to form a guide path for liquid to be removed from on reservoir to a second by siphonage, wherein said porous medium removes at least some of the undissolved particles from the liquid, wherein said porous medium has a plurality of intake and discharge portions positioned such that a hydraulic gradient is formed between said intake and discharge portions such that a siphonage effect is created on the liquid in the region of the interface between the liquid and said porous medium, a housing isolating the gas in contact with said porous medium, wherein gas between said housing and said porous medium may be controlled with respect to pressure, composition, and temperature, means for controlling the pressure, composition and temperature of the gas between said housing and said porous medium.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
156 words
An apparatus for separating undissolved solids from liquid comprising: an open siphon member comprising a porous medium open to gas having interconnected internal passageways, suitably shaped to form a guide path for liquid to be removed from on reservoir to a second by siphonage, wherein said porous medium removes at least some of the undissolved particles from the liquid, wherein said porous medium has a plurality of intake and discharge portions positioned such that a hydraulic gradient is formed between said intake and discharge portions such that a siphonage effect is created on the liquid in the region of the interface between the liquid and said porous medium, a housing isolating the gas in contact with said porous medium, wherein gas between said housing and said porous medium may be controlled with respect to pressure, composition, and temperature, means for controlling the pressure, composition and temperature of the gas between said housing and said porous medium.
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