Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
095272000 | Tortuous flow path | 30 |
20090064859 | 3-DIMENSIONAL AIR BUBBLE TRAPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - A 3-dimensional air bubble trapping apparatus includes a plurality of chambers, each having an inflow and outflow channel at both ends, and which traps air bubbles in a material introduced through the inflow channel, wherein the chambers are divided into a previous chamber and a next chamber based on a moving direction of the material in the chamber, and wherein the outflow channel of the previous chamber is connected to the inflow channel of the next chamber, and wherein a face perpendicular to an outflow direction of the material in the outflow channel of the previous chamber is not disposed parallel with a face perpendicular to the outflow direction of the material in the outflow channel of the next chamber, whereby air bubbles in the material are trapped without being affected by an angle defined by a gravity direction and vibration of the apparatus. | 03-12-2009 |
20090071337 | TWO-STAGE MIST ELIMINATOR AND METHOD - A two-stage blade-type mist eliminator is provided. In general, both stages include a plurality of impingement blades arranged to form a vaulted or inverted V-shaped profile. The first stage defines a larger included angle than the second stage. Advantageously, the corresponding terminal ends of each stage can be supported by a common support member. | 03-19-2009 |
20090101014 | Moisture separator arrangement; fluid intake for air cleaner; and,method - A moisture separator arrangement for a gas intake for an air cleaner includes a plurality of curved plates spaced apart to receive fluid flow between adjacent ones of the curved plates. Each of the curved plates includes a moisture-receiving pocket and a catch to receive and coalesce water droplets in a fluid stream flowing between the curved plates. Methods of use are provided. | 04-23-2009 |
20100212499 | SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY - An apparatus for effecting separation of particles from a mixture of particles and gas, the apparatus comprises: a housing that defines therethrough a channel; an inlet in said housing to admit the mixture of particles and gas into the channel; a deflector in the channel; and a gas outlet port substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the channel and downstream of the deflector; wherein the deflector is shaped to direct the particles past the gas outlet port. A method of separation is also disclosed. | 08-26-2010 |
20100242732 | GAS DEHYDRATOR FOR A WELL - An apparatus is disclosed for removing water from gases produced from a hydrocarbon reservoir penetrated by a well, the apparatus comprising: a first conduit extending through the well for producing gases; a second conduit extending through the well for producing liquid hydrocarbons; a pump connected to pump liquid hydrocarbons from the hydrocarbon reservoir through the second conduit; and a gas dehydrator located in the first conduit below a ground surface for removing water from produced gases flowing through the first conduit. A method is also disclosed for removing water from gases produced from a hydrocarbon reservoir penetrated by a well, the method comprising: flowing gases from a hydrocarbon reservoir through a first conduit extending through the well; at least partially dehydrating the gases by flowing the gases through a gas dehydrator located in the first conduit below a ground surface; and pumping liquid hydrocarbons from the hydrocarbon reservoir through a second conduit extending through the well. | 09-30-2010 |
20110048235 | Particle separator - A particle separator ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110120311 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICULATE FILTRATION - Devices, systems, and methods improve particulate filtration. A particulate filtration system is implemented within a fossil fuel power plant combustion system. A gas containing particulates flows through the filtration system. The filtration system comprises a collection hopper for collecting the particulates. Within the collection hopper, a particulate trap, upper baffles, and lower baffles are provided to retain collected particulates in the hopper and, thereby, improve the filtration of particulates from the gas flow. The particulate trap can include two sets of variously oriented, interconnecting retaining members crossing the interior of the collection hopper. | 05-26-2011 |
20110197764 | GAS-LIQUID SEPARATOR AND RELATED METHODS - An apparatus is provided for separating a liquid from a gas-liquid mixture. The apparatus has an enclosure having an inlet and an outlet defining a flow path for the gas-liquid mixture. The apparatus includes a plurality of plates in the enclosure that are arranged in the flow path between the inlet and outlet, with the plates being configured to coalesce liquid from the gas-liquid mixture contacting the plates. A reservoir may be in fluid communication with the plates and be positioned to receive fluid coalesced by the plates. The plates may be arranged so as to create a turbulent flow of the gas-liquid mixture flowing from the inlet toward the outlet. | 08-18-2011 |
20110197765 | Multistage Variable Impactor - An inertial gas-liquid separator and method is provided, including variable orifice jet nozzle structure having a variable orifice area dependent upon axial movement of a plunger relative to a housing sleeve, and in another embodiment having first and second flow branches, with the first flow branch being continuously open, and the second flow branch having a variable flow controller controlling flow therethrough. | 08-18-2011 |
20110209616 | Aerosol Particle Collection - In one embodiment, an aerosol particle collector includes a duct defining a flow path configured to remove larger particles from aerosol flowing through the duct and to store the removed particles in the duct while maintaining a uniform rate of aerosol flow throughout a predetermined useful life of the duct even as stored aerosol particles accumulate in the duct. In another embodiment, an aerosol particle collector includes a duct and a plurality of baffles in the duct. The duct has an elongated inlet extending along a length of the duct and an outlet located at one end of the length of the duct. A first one of the baffles extends along a first side of the duct for deflecting incoming aerosol toward a second side of the duct opposite the first side. A second one of the baffles is for deflecting aerosol toward the outlet. | 09-01-2011 |
20110247497 | APPARATUS FOR WATER SEPARATION IN THE VACUUM SYSTEM OF A PAPER MACHINE AND METHOD FOR UTILIZING THE SAME - The invention relates to an apparatus for implementing water separation in the vacuum system of a paper machine. The apparatus is characterized by comprising a guiding baffle structure ( | 10-13-2011 |
20110252969 | HOT-TRAP ASSEMBLY FOR TRAPPING UNREACTED GAS BY- PRODUCTS - The present invention provides a hot-trap device ( | 10-20-2011 |
20120090468 | CLUSTERED INLET PARTICLE SEPARATOR - A particle separator for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The particle separator includes flow dividers operable to divide flow in a gas turbine engine particle separator and flow scavengers operable to scavenge flow in a gas turbine engine particle separator. | 04-19-2012 |
20120180663 | VACUUM TRAP LABYRINTH - Embodiments of the present invention provide a vacuum trap labyrinth with improved trapping characteristics. The vacuum trap labyrinth comprised of an inner part and an outer part that fit together while in use, and come apart for easy cleaning during maintenance. The vacuum trap labyrinth is installed in a catchpot. In one embodiment, an O-ring is used to seal off an area of the catchpot to facilitate a visual inspection. | 07-19-2012 |
20120186451 | Condensation Plume Mitigation System for Exhaust Stacks - An exhaust gas plume mitigation process and system includes either mixing secondary heat into a moisture rich exhaust gas stream, or diverting a moisture rich exhaust gas stream into a primary exhaust stack having hot exhaust gases flowing therethrough. Moisture rich exhaust gas from a liquid concentrator may be diverted into a high temperature exhaust stack of an engine, a generator, or a flare. The high temperature exhaust gases from the engine, the generator, or the flare raise the temperature of the moisture rich exhaust gas from the concentrator. The high temperature exhaust gases from the engine, the generator, or the flare are also lower in moisture content, so that the moisture rich exhaust gas from the concentrator is diluted by the drier high temperature exhaust gas. As a result, the mixed gas is less likely to develop a moisture plume upon exit to the atmosphere. | 07-26-2012 |
20120240767 | SEPARATOR ARRANGEMENT FOR GAS/LIQUID SEPARATION; APPARATUS;AND, METHODS - A serviceable gas/liquid separator is provided. The gas/liquid separator has a cross-section with one long axis and one short axis, with an aspect ratio of at least 1.3. A preferred cross-section, is an elliptical cross-section. Assemblies in which the separator unit can be used, are provided. In addition methods of use and construction are provided. | 09-27-2012 |
20120247335 | METHOD OF REDUCING SILICOSIS CAUSED BY INHALATION OF SILICA-CONTAINING PROPPANT, SUCH AS SILICA SAND AND RESIN-COATED SAND, AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method of reducing silicosis caused by inhalation of silica-containing proppant, such as silica sand and resin-coated silica sand, and apparatus therefor. | 10-04-2012 |
20120297980 | BREATHER FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM - An engine crankcase breather for oil segregation, from blow-by gases, in an engine. The engine crankcase breather includes a housing with an inlet located in a downstream direction of the blow-by gases and an outlet. The breather also includes a baffle within the housing which poses a tortuous path for the blow-by gases, in order to segregate oil particles from the blow-by gases. The baffle includes a hook-shaped portion, in which the oil segregation takes place. The engine crankcase breather further includes a trough extending within the housing. The trough is aligned with the hook-shaped portion of the baffle, to collect the segregated oil from the blow-by gases | 11-29-2012 |
20130160649 | WATER SEPARATOR HAVING A GUTTER - A water separator reduces a water content of an air stream, which is used in an HVAC unit for a vehicle. The water separator includes a diverter wall and an adjacent wall spaced from the diverter wall to define an air passage. The diverter wall has a terminal end extending into the air passage for changing a direction of the air stream flowing through the air passage to separate water droplets from the air stream to reduce the water content of the air stream. A gutter is coupled to the terminal end of the diverter wall and extends into the air passage. The gutter defines a drainage channel configured to receive the water droplets that form on the diverter wall for preventing the water droplets from reentering the air stream flowing through the air stream passage. | 06-27-2013 |
20130186273 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING GAS IN A FLUIDIZED GAS/SOLID MIXTURE - Process for separating gases from a fluidized gas/solid mixture, comprising at least one injection of gas and optionally at least one injection of solids into and at least one discharge of solids from said fluidized bed, a discharge for gas from the mixture characterized in that it comprises a step of separating the solids entrained by the gas by means of an internal placed in that portion of the fluidized mixture where the voidage is greater than 0.7, occupying less than 10% of the free cross section of the bed. | 07-25-2013 |
20130340617 | RADIATOR GRILL - A grill for a radiator of a vehicle includes a plurality of spaced blades. Each blade has an upstream section and a downstream section. A first blade of the plurality of blades includes a first curved portion located on the downstream section of the first blade. A second blade of the plurality of blades located adjacent to and above the first blade includes a second curved portion located on the downstream section of the second blade. Each of the first and second curved portions of the respective first and second blades is configured to impart a swirl to airflow entering the curved portion which causes debris entrained in airflow to be separated from the airflow. | 12-26-2013 |
20140007770 | DROPLET PRECIPITATOR - A droplet separator ( | 01-09-2014 |
20140033922 | Methods and Assemblies for Separating Liquid from a Gas-Liquid Stream - A two stage gas-liquid separator assembly includes a housing having an inlet for receiving a gas-liquid stream and an outlet for discharging a gas stream. A first plenum chamber includes a pre-separator that causes liquid to separate from the gas-liquid stream and to drain to a lower portion of the first plenum chamber. A second plenum chamber includes a main separator downstream of the pre-separator that further causes liquid to separate from the gas-liquid stream and to drain to a lower portion of the second plenum chamber. A first drain port drains liquid from the lower portion of the first plenum chamber and a second drain port drains liquid from the lower portion of the second plenum chamber. Liquid drains from the first and second plenum chambers regardless of a pressure difference between a pressure in the first plenum chamber and a pressure in the second plenum chamber. | 02-06-2014 |
20140102300 | Low Pressure Drop, Hight Efficiency Spark or Particulate Arresting Devices and Methods of Use - Disclosed are devices that include spark or particle arresting, features and muffler features. The disclosed devices may include: (a) an upstream inlet receiving exhaust gas flow; (b) a downstream outlet discharging exhaust gas flow; (c) a cylindrical body disposed between the upstream inlet and downstream outlet; and (d) a particle trap having an opening for collecting particulate matter in the exhaust gas flow, the particle trap disposed downstream of the cylindrical body on a wall of the device. The cylindrical body of the devices typically includes an annular channel permitting axial flow of gas therethrough from an upstream end of the annular channel through a downstream end of the annular channel. The downstream end of the annular channel may be configured to have openings for discharging exhaust gas flow and imparting a spiral flow to the discharged gas flow. As gas exits the annular channel, the particulate matter is forced radially outward via centrifugal force towards the wall of the device where the particulate matter is collected in the particle trap. | 04-17-2014 |
20140165833 | A Method For Extending Turndown In A Gas-Liquid Separator - A system and process for extending turndown in a gas-liquid separator is presented. The system includes a first mist extractor with a first operating range and a second mist extractor with a second operating range. The mist extractors are generally of the same type, with the second operating range being different than the first operating range. A gas stream containing entrained liquid droplets flows through the first mist extractor and then through the second mist extractor. Each mist extractor coalesces and captures the liquid droplets within its own operating range, expanding the overall operating range of the separator. Additional mist extractors may be added to cover any gap between the first and second operating ranges. | 06-19-2014 |
20140345461 | FILTER UNITS, FILTRATION METHODS, AND FILTRATION SYSTEMS - A filter unit, system and method for removing grease, oil and other particulates from air. The filter unit includes a housing having upstream and downstream walls and a cavity therebetween. The upstream wall has an entrance opening aligned with a downstream wall portion, and the downstream wall has first and second exit openings aligned with first and second upstream wall portions. A heat exchanger is disposed within the cavity and includes first and second upstream conduits within the entrance opening and first and second downstream conduits within the first and second exit opening. The entrance and exit openings are arranged to define S-shaped air flow paths through the housing between the entrance and exit openings, each of which flows around a downstream side of one of the upstream conduits then around an upstream side of one of the downstream conduits before exiting through one of the exit openings. | 11-27-2014 |
20140352539 | Oil Mist Separator for a Crankcase Ventilation for Separating Particles and Corresponding Method - Oil mist separator ( | 12-04-2014 |
20150135955 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTING PROCESS AIR LOADED WITH OVERSPRAY AND PLANT FOR COATING OBJECTS - A method for extracting process air loaded with overspray from a coating plant, which includes leading overspray picked up by an air stream as process air along a flow path to a conditioning device. The process air is led on the flow path through at least one replaceable flow module having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, on the inner surfaces of which overspray can be deposited and, after a limiting loading with overspray has been reached, can be replaced by an unloaded flow module. An apparatus for extracting process air loaded with overspray having at least one replaceable flow module having an inlet and an outlet opening arranged in the flow path of the process air. On the inner surfaces of the flow module, overspray can be deposited. The flow module can be replaced with an unloaded flow module after a limiting loading with overspray is reached. | 05-21-2015 |
20150300222 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COALESCING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE BLOW-BY - A system includes at least one coalescer, a blow-by input module, and a boost air module. The at least one coalescer is configured to receive a blow-by mixture, to remove oil from the blow-by mixture to provide an oil drain supply, and to remove gas from the blow-by mixture to provide a gas vent supply. The coalescer is configured to receive an operational air supply. The blow-by input module is operably coupled to the at least one coalescer and configured to receive the blow-by mixture from a crankcase of an internal combustion engine and provide the blow-by mixture to the at least one coalescer. The boost air module is operably coupled to the at least one coalescer and configured to receive an air supply from an intake conduit of the internal combustion engine and to provide the air supply as the operational air supply to the at least one coalescer. | 10-22-2015 |
20150360161 | DUST COLLECTOR WITH SPARK ARRESTER - A spark arrestor and dust arrestor for same are provided. In one embodiment, the spark arrestor includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the outlet is positioned on a dust arrestor mounting side of the housing, and a turn baffle disposed in the housing in a position that creates a tortuous flow path through the housing between the inlet and the outlet. The tortuous flow path includes a low inertia channel formed in the housing having an orientation that directs particles passing through the low inertia channel through an upper portion of the outlet of the housing, and a high inertia channel formed in the housing, wherein a downstream portion of the high inertia channel has an orientation that directs particles passing through the high inertia channel through a lower portion of the outlet of the housing. | 12-17-2015 |