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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7806960 | Fluid treatment device A method and apparatus for treating a fluid is provided and includes a fluid storage tank for partially containing a fluid and a gas, wherein the fluid storage tank includes a fluid inlet pipe and a fluid outlet pipe. The fluid treatment apparatus also includes a fi... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7727306 | Systems and methods for flow-through treatment of contaminated fluids A system for use in the treatment of contaminated fluid is provided. The system includes a source from which contaminated fluid may be introduced into the system, and a reservoir for an adsorbent material designed to remove contaminants from the fluid. The system al... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7517387 | Gas separation devices A description is given of a gas separation device for a physiological fluid, comprising a containing body (6) having at least a first inlet aperture (7) for a physiological fluid, positioned with a tangential direction of access, at least one outlet ap... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7361210 | Methods and apparatuses for separating froth Methods and apparatuses are provided for separating froth into liquid and gas components. One apparatus includes a container that is configured to hold froth therein and change at least a portion of the froth into substantially separate liquid and gas portions when ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7332010 | High pressure filter/separator and locking mechanism Disclosed is a two or three phase separator including a centrifugal separator, a demister (if a three phase separator), and a filter contained within a housing. The filter uses an outside-in flow principle. The filter includes an inner layer or a center core that de... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7314509 | Gas liquid phase separator with improved pressure control A gas/liquid phase separator includes a fluid inlet, a vapor outlet, a liquid outlet, and first and second valves disposed in fluid communication with the liquid outlet. Both valves are controllable in response to a fluid level in the gas/liquid phase separator. Bot... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7273560 | Apparatus for condensing and recycling stripper An apparatus for recycling the stripper solutions with higher recycling rate is disclosed. The apparatus includes a stripper condenser; a first buffer tank; a second buffer tank connecting to said stripper condenser by a first pipe and connecting to said first buffe... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7264006 | Ozonated water flow and concentration control apparatus and method The invention features an apparatus and a method for supplying ozonated water to more than one process tool. Ozonated water of a first concentration received from an ozonated water generator and water received from a source are mixed to produce ozonated water of a s... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7223348 | Method and apparatus for separation of a mixture of non-miscible liquids The present invention provides a new and improved method and apparatus for separating a disperse mixture of two non-miscible liquids to increase the separation extent within less time required as per usual. The proposed method includes the steps of providing a tank ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7189146 | Method for reduction of defects in wet processed layers The present invention provides a method and apparatus for wet processing of a conductive layer using a degassed process solution such as a degassed electrochemical deposition solution, a degassed electrochemical polishing solution, a degassed electroless deposition ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7189309 | Water draining device Water draining device for a paper machine or the like, in particular for a felted press of such a paper machine, including a receiving tank extending at least essentially over the machine width. The receiving tank includes a first chamber that receives arriving wate... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7156896 | Separating tank assembly and method of draining separating tank A separating tank assembly enables a dental vacuum separating tank to be drained without using a pump and without turning off or isolating the vacuum source from the tank. A drain tank is provided in fluid communication with the separating tank, and a control valve ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7025807 | Method for absorbing vapors and gases from pressure vessels The invention relates to a process for absorbing vapors and gasses by controlling overpressure in storage tanks during filling, transport and storing of fluids in liquid form. The process includes leading of gas down to the bottom of the tank, where a major part of ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7008464 | Dehydration of wet gas utilizing intimate contact with a recirculating deliquescent brine A system for removing moisture from a wet gas stream including a vessel having a contact area containing deliquescing salts that produces brine as water is absorbed, the brine flowing to a collection area in the bottom of the vessel. A venturi positioned in a wet ga... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6984257 | Natural gas dehydrator and system An improved apparatus and method for use with a natural gas dehydrator. The apparatus and method of the invention provide for recirculation of gaseous or combustible materials so that they are not released into the atmosphere and to provide fuel for the process. Lik... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6955713 | Device for enriching air with oxygen A device for enriching air with oxygen by pressure swing adsorption in a molecular sieve bed provides for the separation of water from the air to be enriched with oxygen. The water separator is arranged directly upstream of the molecular sieve bed (8). The wa... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6955705 | Method and system for compressing and dehydrating wet natural gas produced from low-pressure wells Method and system for compressing and dehydrating wet natural gas produced from a low-pressure well using a rotary screw compressor. A dehydrating agent is combined with wet natural gas within a rotary screw compressor. Operation of the rotary screw compressor cause... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6869504 | Apparatus for passing stock into a headbox of a paper machine or equivalent A vacuum pump (P0) provides vacuum to a paper machine deaeration tank (11) which has an inlet duct (10) through which the tank is supplied with wire water. A discharge duct (12) extends from the deaeration tank (11). There is a... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6716268 | Slugging control A method of controlling occurrence of slugging in a riser of a pipeline arrangement including a riser base and pipeline conveying a multiphase fluid system in which the gas phase may be natural gas. The upper end of riser is connected to a separator vessel. The gas ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6551379 | Apparatus for use with a natural gas dehydrator Apparatus for use with a natural gas dehydrator wherein a portion of the wet glycol in an emissions separator is pumped under pressure as circulating wet glycol which may be used as a coolant for effluent removed from a reboiler and/or a power source for ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6391093 | Welding filtration system A weld chamber has an air intake and an exhaust or evacuating ductwork for evacuating gases and other particles from the welding chamber. The evacuating ductwork is connected to a vacuum source to remove gases and by products from the weld chamber during ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6372024 | System and method for removing contaminating gases from water The system removes contaminating gases, such as radon, from water using a bubbling action. Contaminated water is sprayed together with air through a duct to a bottom region of a bubbling container. The water and air move generally in the same direction th... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6364933 | Apparatus for use with a natural gas dehydrator Apparatus for use with a natural gas dehydrator wherein a portion of the wet glycol in an emissions separator is pumped under pressure as circulating wet glycol which may be used as a coolant for effluent removed from a reboiler and/or a power source for ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6315814 | Gas separation plant and use of such a plant for producing a gas A gas separation plant includes, downstream of the line for feeding the gas separation module with a compressed gas mixture, a liquid particle separation device which includes a liquid detector, for example, of the optronic type, delivering an output sign... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6251167 | Machine and process for removing dissolved gasses from liquids An enclosed tank with a liquid inlet, a liquid outlet, a gas inlet, and a gas outlet. A liquid is forced to flow turbulently through the tank. Simultaneously a scrubbing gas is pumped through the tank. Turbulence induced in the liquid encourages gasses di... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6168647 | Multi-stage vessel and separator/coalescer filter element The present invention relates to an apparatus for separating liquids and solids from a gas stream and simultaneously coalescing liquids from the gas stream. The apparatus includes a closed vessel having a longitudinally extending length, an initially open... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6136204 | Apparatus for treating a process fluid An automatic control apparatus for effecting the continuous removal of contaminants, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from a process fluid, such as water used to wash print towels or the like. The apparatus includes a pump for circulating wash wa... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6099616 | Method for recovering vapors during the dispensing of a bituminous product In a method for recovering vapors during the dispensing of a bituminous product into a tank, an inlet opening of the tank is closed with a fitting. The bituminous product is dispensed into the tank via the fitting. The bituminous product emits vapors insi... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5958108 | High volume air-water separator Apparatus and methods for separating fluids of differing specific gravities are discussed. More specifically, apparatus and methods for separating a high volume flow mixture of air and water into an essentially dry air component and a pure water component... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5919284 | Gas filter separator coalescer and multi-stage vessel The present invention relates to an apparatus for separating liquids and solids from a gas stream and simultaneously coalescing liquids from the gas stream. The apparatus includes a closed vessel having a longitudinally extending length, an initially open... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5824135 | High volume air-water separator This invention consists of apparatus and methods for separating fluids of differing specific gravities, and more particularly apparatus and methods for separating a high volume flow of fluid comprising a mixture of air and water into an essentially dry ai... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5792237 | Method and apparatus for eliminating trapped air from a liquid flow A method and apparatus for eliminating trapped air from a liquid flow by using a buffer tank and an electrical control box such that substantially all the trapped air are accumulated in the buffer tank and further, when the tank is optionally equipped wit... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5762684 | Treating liquid supplying method and apparatus A degassing module mounted in an intermediate position of a delivery pipe includes a fluid passage formed of a gas-permeable film material. The fluid passage is enclosed in a gas-tight vacuum chamber. A degassing pipe is connected to the vacuum chamber. T... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5534047 | Vertical continuous polymer concrete degassing apparatus and method An apparatus and method for degassing a mix of cement and a polymeric binding agent including filler material and/or fiber. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber and a mechanism for adjusting the pressure inside the vacuum chamber. The vacuum chamber ha... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5509954 | Method and apparatus for degassing high viscosity fluids A method and apparatus for degassing a high viscosity fluid wherein a vacuum chamber is oriented vertically and adapted for receiving a fluid at its top end and discharging it from a reservoir at its bottom end, the chamber having an assembly having a slo... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5453559 | Hybrid condensation-absorption olefin recovery A hybrid condensation-absorption process and unit is disclosed for the recovery of olefins. A mixed-component stream containing hydrogen, methane and olefins is compressed and refrigerated against propylene refrigerant to partially condense the stream. Th... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5312552 | Method and apparatus for removing BTX-type gases from a liquid The present invention entails a method and an apparatus for removing BTX-type gases from a liquid. Herein is disclosed a system where purified water from an oil-water separator is directed into a vacuum chamber. The chamber is closed and a vacuum is pulle... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5256171 | Slug flow mitigtion for production well fluid gathering system Oil and gas well production flow is gathered in field common line manifolds and conducted through a separator to make a coarse separation of gas from liquid and minimize slug flow in the conduits leading from the manifolds to further separation, treatment... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5203890 | Deaerator for removing dissolved oxygen in water With the purpose of removing dissolved oxygen in feed water, deaerator including a deaerating tank with a relatively simple structure is provided inside or outside the water tank. By creating a vacuum zone in the deaerating tank, dissolved oxygen in water... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5149446 | Potable water generator A water generating device for obtaining potable water from inside or outside ambient air, having ducts for bringing a supply of inside or outside ambient air to the device and for releasing the air back outside the device after it has been processed. Ther... | 09/22/1992 |
