Abstract:
Disclosed is a mixer-distributor-collector apparatus for use between beds of solid particles in a fluid-solid contacting vessel. The apparatus includes a solids retaining screen, fluid deflector, passageway, fluid distributor, and flow manipulator. The flow manipulator is a device such as a honeycomb, porous solid, perforated plate, screen, or grid having an open area greater than the open area of the fluid distributor and is located below and spaced apart from the fluid distributor. The apparatus improves the fluid flow characteristics by minimizing or eliminating fluid velocity jets and/or other turbulence which can disturb the downstream particle bed. In an exemplary application, the invention finds use in simulated moving bed (SMB) adsorptive separation processes.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an apparatus for separating blood, more particularly an apparatus (1) for absorbing blood (19) and separating blood components, e.g. blood plasma, as a sample liquid (2). Said apparatus (1) comprises a feeding device (13) for absorbing the blood (2), a device (15) for separating blood components as a sample liquid (2), a duct which preferably absorbs the sample liquid (2) exclusively by means of capillary forces, and a device for filling the duct (3) with sample liquid (2) in an inlet or feeding zone (18) of the duct (3). The separating device (15), in particular a membrane, is curved, especially convexly shaped, and the apex of said curved, especially convex shape projects into the filling device.
Abstract:
A filter device includes a filter housing (10), a filter inlet (12), a filter outlet (14), and a filter element (16). The filter element divides a filter area (18) into two partial areas (20, 22). One partial filter areas is conical in form with the cross-section of that partial area (20) being tapered from the filter inlet (12) to the filter outlet (14). The partial areas are separated from each other by the filter element. This arrangement results in an optimum residence time distribution inside the filter device at a uniform flow rate, which is particularly useful for highly viscous fluids such as polymer melts or similar.
Abstract:
Flow-through device for treating a fluid, mainly including a housing in the shape of a pot (2) with a lid (3) which is provided with an inlet (4) and an outlet (5) for the fluid and an exchangeable tubular flow-through element (6) provided in the housing which is provided with a medium (7) for treating the fluid, whereby this element (6) fits against the lid (3) and forms a separation between the space (12) on the inside of the element (6) which is connected to the inlet (4) and the space (16) on the outside of the element (6) which is connected to the outlet (5), wherein in the space (12), on the inside of the element (6) opposite the inlet (4), is provided a tube (20) forming an extension of the inlet, which tube mainly extends in the axial direction (X-X′) of the element (6) and which is provided with lateral passages (21) for evenly distributing the fluid to be treated over the length of the flow-through element (6), whereby this tube has a narrowing cross section lengthwise in the axial direction of the flow of the fluid through the tube (20).
Abstract:
A filter underdrain apparatus and a method for manufacturing such apparatus. The apparatus includes a cover member, a water orifice member and a bottom member, each being individual pieces. The cover is placed over the water orifice member and connected thereto by welding. The bottom member is likewise connected to the cover and water orifice members by welding. A water passageway and an air passageway are defined in the inside of the assembled members. Water egress from the water passageway is provided by holes in the water orifice member and the cover. Air egress from the air passageway is provided by holes in the cover.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for controlling and compressing a dispersion formed in the mixing stage of liquid-liquid extraction. The compression of the dispersion is achieved by reducing the cross-section of the separation section in the direction of flow and by equipping the separation section with a dispersion-damming member. The equipment according to the invention thus comprises a settler, which is essentially trapezoid in shape so that its cross-section is wider at the feed end of the settler and gets smaller towards the rear end of the settler, from whence the separated solutions are discharged from the settler, and the settler is equipped with at least one device to dam up the dispersion. In particular the method and equipment relate to the extraction process used in the recovery of metals.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a modular purification system having a disposable sump assembly and an improved flow distribution plate. The system is readily adaptable to a variety of configurations without the need for repiping or replumbing of the installation, and lends itself to the use of multiple purification techniques.
Abstract:
A filter underdrain system and a method for measuring the water flow through the underdrain filter system. The apparatus includes panel members assembled to form a perforate grid on the filter base structure of an underdrain block. The panels are generally rectangular and have an upper and lower surface. Multiple apertures are provided in the panel member. The number and/or size of the apertures are dimensioned to prevent the egress of filter media and to obtain substantially uniform backwash flow in the underdrain thereby reducing or eliminating water maldistribution.
Abstract:
The invention refers to a filter (23, 24) a cartridge (9) containing a particulate material (20), a use of the filter and a system for preparing a liquid solution. The cartridge (9) includes an inner space (10) for housing the particulate material (20), an inlet (21) arranged to permit the introduction of a liquid into the inner space, and an outlet (22) arranged to permit discharge of liquid from the inner space. The filter (23) is arranged at the outlet (22) to permit passage of the liquid in a filter direction (x) through the filter but to prevent passage of the particulate material through the filter. The filter includes at least one slit-shaped opening, which has a first extension and a second extension being substantially perpendicular to the filter direction (x). The second extension is significantly shorter than the first extension.
Abstract:
A fluid grid system for use with filter systems and other fluid handling devices. Preferably, the fluid grid system is designed such that components thereof may be readily connected to each other without the use of clips or other fasteners. Further, the fluid grid system preferably allows components to be installed and held in place or removed merely by applying a sufficient force to a portion of the component.