Abstract:
The invention provides a filtering and centrifugation device, comprising a barrel, a volume in the barrel for receiving a fluid sample to be processed, a filter medium, at least one piston movable in the barrel to force fluid in the volume through the filter medium to produce a filtrate, and a space for pelleting particulate material. The device is centrifugeable, and said space is located in or communicates with the volume and is located preferably away from the filter medium such that the particulate material does not or at least not completely clog the filter medium during such centrifugation of the device. The invention also provides a method for the sterile filtration of a sample, comprising the steps of introducing the sample into the volume of such a device, subjecting the device to centrifugation to pellet particulate material contained in the sample at the space away from the filter medium, and applying force to the piston(s) to force fluid of the sample in the volume through the filter medium to produce a filtrate. By providing the space for pelleting the particulate material under the influence of the centrifugation force, the clogging of the filter medium can be avoided or considerably delayed. Further, the entire process can be performed in the same device without having to remove the sample for any intermediate clarification steps.
Abstract:
음식물 쓰레기 처리장치가 개시된다. 상기 음식물 쓰레기 처리장치는 회전하는 드럼의 내부에서 음식물 쓰레기가 탈수되어 하우징의 내부로 토출되고, 드럼의 회전에 의하여 하우징 내부의 음식물 쓰레기가 하우징의 외부로 배출된다. 즉, 하나의 부품에 의하여 음식물 쓰레기가 탈수→토출→배출되므로, 원가가 감소한다. 그리고, 하나의 모터에 의하여 음식물 쓰레기의 파쇄, 탈수, 토출 및 배출이 이루어지므로, 더욱 원가가 절감된다. 그리고, 상대적으로 간단한 구조의 캠과 회전축, 그리고 관성에 의하여 드럼의 하부드럼이 승강하면서 상부드럼에 밀폐 또는 이격되어, 음식물 쓰레기를 탈수, 토출 및 배출하므로, 더욱 원가가 감소한다. 그리고, 원심력에 의하여 음식물 쓰레기가 탈수 및 토출되고, 드럼에 설치된 블레이드에 의하여 하우징 내부의 음식물 쓰레기가 하우징의 외부로 배출된다. 즉, 음식물 쓰레기가 완전 탈수, 완전 토출 및 완전 배출되므로 대단히 위생적이다.
Abstract:
A separator including a shaft rotatable about a central axis, an inner drum member and an outer drum member. The inner drum member is disposed around the shaft and spaced radially therefrom to define a first flow passage, wherein the inner drum member is configured to rotate with the shaft and to separate liquid from a first portion of a flow of fluid into the separator. The outer drum member is disposed around the inner drum member, and spaced radially therefrom to define a second flow passage coaxial with the first flow passage, wherein the outer drum member is configured rotate with the shaft and to separate liquid from a second portion of the flow of fluid into the separator.
Abstract:
The invention provides a centrifugal separator (10) having a disk (12) with a central zone (14) and a perimeter zone (16). The disk (12) is rotatable around a central axis (18). The separator has an inlet (20) for delivering fluid flow including solids or particles to the central zone (14) of the disk (12). An outwardly spiralling conduit (26) receives fluid delivered to the central zone (14) from the inlet (20) and delivers the received fluid flow to the perimeter zone (16). An inwardly spiralling conduit (42) receives flow delivered to the perimeter zone (16) and delivers the received fluid flow to the central zone (14). There a first outlet (24) receives a first portion of the fluid flow delivered to the central zone (14) through the inwardly spiralling conduit (42) and a second outlet (22) receives a second portion of the fluid flow delivered to the central zone (14) through the inwardly spiralling conduit (26). The disks (12) may be stacked within the separator (10, 100). A corresponding method of separating solids or particles in fluids is also provided.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for collecting whole blood and then separating it into components for subsequent use or storage. A self-contained bag set is used to collect the sample, which may then be placed into a device adapted to fit into a centrifuge for separation of components. Each component is then sequentially extracted according to density, with a sensor present in the device to control the operation of valves directing the collection of each component. The sensor may be reading one or more of the following characteristics: infrared, optics, density, weight, radioactive, fluorescense, color, magnetism, ultrasonic, capacitance wherein the characteristic is inherent in the blood and blood component or is an additive. Each component may then be separated into its own storage container. The preferred sensors include optics and weight. Besides blood density separation, the device may contain a solution including cells, proteins, subcellular particles or viruses which may be mixed with affinity media or antibodies prior to separation.
Abstract:
A continuous self-cleaning centrifuge assembly has a feed inlet (23) to the centrifuge (10) for unclarified liquid, an outlet (29) for clarified liquid, and means (42,39,38) to discharge solids out of a solids holding space (26) in the centrifuge in response to a monitored turbidity parameter of liquid in a detection line (35) in communication with the centrifuge separately from said outlet (29) so that said turbidity is affected by the degree of build up of solids in the centrifuge. In another aspect, a continuous self-cleaning centrifuge assembly has a feed inlet (123) to the centrifuge (110) for unclarified liquid, an outlet (129) for clarified liquid, and means (143,139,138) to discharge solids out of a solids holding space (126) in the centrifuge in response to a monitored turbidity parameter of liquid in an outflow line (128) connected to said outlet (129), wherein said turbidity parameter is the rate of rate of turbidity increase, or second derivative, of the monitored turbidity.
Abstract:
A centrifuge includes an electric motor and is composed of a centrifuge outer frame (47), a heavy liquid collecting tank (1.8), a lower hollow shaft (22), centrifugal units, an upper hollow shaft (38) and a light liquid collecting tank (41 ). The heavy liquid collecting tank, the lower hollow shaft, the upper hollow shaft and the light liquid collecting tank are all fixed to the centrifuge outer frame. The centrifugal units are fixed between the upper hollow shaft and the lower hollow shaft. The motor is connected to the upper hollow shaft and drives it The upper hollow shaft is fixed to two or more centrifugal units connected in series and makes the units rotate. The hollow portion of the upper hollow shaft communicates with the light liquid collecting tank. The centrifugal units are fixed to the lower hollow shaft and make it rotate. The heavy liquid collecting tank is a casing formed between the centrifuge outer frame and the centrifugal units. The inventive centrifuge has many advantages, such as simple structure, less occupied space, low energy consumption, complete separation effect, convenient operation and high practicability.
Abstract:
Une des extrémités de cette chambre présente des moyens d'étanchéité et est traversée par un canal d'alimentation (2) pour le sang à centrifuger et au moins un canal d'évacuation (10, 11). Au moins un déflecteur circulaire (3), concentrique à l'axe de révolution est situé entre la sortie du canal d'alimentation (2) et l'ouverture d'admission du canal d'évacuation (10, 11) pour former un écoulement axial du sang à contre-courant de celui formé contre la paroi latérale. Ce déflecteur (3) présente une alternance de parties concaves (5) et de parties convexes (4) jointives qui possèdent ou définissent entre-elles des lignes de crête ou de thalweg dont au moins une portion de ces lignes sont inclinées en direction de l'axe de révolution de la chambre.
Abstract:
An apparatus for separating a volume of composite liquid into at least a first component and a second component comprises a centrifuge having a rotor (32, 33, 34, 35). The rotor comprises a turntable (35) for supporting a separation bag (1) and a central compartment (34) for containing satellite bags connected to the separation bag (1). The central compartment is fitted with a support member (87) for supporting at least one satellite bag (2, 3) so that a liquid contained in the supported satellite bag (2, 3) drains from the supported satellite bag (2, 3) into the separation bag (1) under centrifugation forces when the rotor (32, 33, 34, 35) is set in rotation.
Abstract:
A system for extracting liquid from a mass comprising a portable platform having an upper surface, a system mass input, a polymer feeding and blending system on the upper surface, a liquid extraction assembly on the upper surface, and piping having a first section between the system mass input and the polymer feeding and blending system, and a second section between the polymer feeding and blending system and the liquid extraction assembly. The system is configured to have mass inputted into the system mass input, transport the mass to the polymer feeding and blending system through the first section of the piping, inject polymer into the mass in the polymer feeding and blending system, and transport the mass from the polymer feeding and blending system to the liquid extraction assembly. Pressure from mass forced into the liquid extraction assembly forces liquid in the mass to exit the mass.