Invention Grant
- Patent Title: HDS channel exit designs for improved separation efficiency
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Application No.: US14304049Application Date: 2014-06-13
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Publication No.: US10238995B2Publication Date: 2019-03-26
- Inventor: Armin R. Volkel , Kai Melde , Ashutosh Kole , Huangpin B. Hsieh
- Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
- Applicant Address: US CA Palo Alto
- Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
- Current Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Palo Alto
- Agency: Fay Sharpe LLP
- Main IPC: B01D21/26
- IPC: B01D21/26 ; B01D21/34

Abstract:
Hydrodynamic separation of suspended particles using curved channels offers advantages in many applications, since it is a fast continuous flow technology that can handle neutrally and near neutrally buoyant particles without the need of a physical barrier or the addition of chemical aids. Designs are provided for a flow splitter at the end of the separation channel, to maintain smooth, counter-vortex-free laminar flow and improve particle separation efficiency while reducing clogging and fouling propensities.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140367348A1 HDS CHANNEL EXIT DESIGNS FOR IMPROVED SEPARATION EFFICIENCY Public/Granted day:2014-12-18
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