Oil/water separator
June 15, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3558482 Pollution control system Method of and means for oily water separation Method and device for separating a mixture Coalescence system Device for separating a mixture Process and apparatus for separating liquids Portable water filtration system for oil well fractionation Water separator and filter for liquid hydrogens Oil separator InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 898319 filed on 06/15/1992US Classes:210/95, Sight glass210/109, Discharge of treated material210/180, Vapor or gas removal210/187, Within gravitational separator210/188, WITH GAS SEPARATOR210/262, On different levels210/265, With gravitational separator210/521, Superposed compartments or baffles, e.g., parallel plate type210/539, Gas vent or bypass210/540With discharge portExaminersPrimary: Hruskoci, Peter A.Assistant: Nessler, Cynthia L. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesC02F 001/40B01D 017/022 B01D 015/00 AbstractA separator for removing oil-like substances from water using vertical columns of coalescing media to then enhance separation of the two phases. The coalescing media is an inert packing material having surfaces to enhance coalescing without significant resistance to flow. Final oil removal is achieved by a vertical column of charcoal pellets. The separator is of particular value in the processing of oil/water discharges from air compressing systems. This produces water that can be discharged in an environmentally safe manner to conventional sewers, etc. The oil is held in a convenient storage vessel for ultimate disposal. No pumping devices are needed in the separator as flow is provided either by the pressure in the outlet from the compressor system, or by gravity from a feed tank. The vertical columns are arranged within a cylindrical vessel to minimize floor space and plumbing. The oil concentration in the product water is below current EPA standards.Field of SearchDiverseWith gravitational separator Sight glass Discharge of treated material WITH GAS SEPARATOR Gas vent or bypass With discharge port Heavier constituent trap, chamber, or recess In side wall of separator With discharge means for two or more lighter constituents Superposed compartments or baffles, e.g., parallel plate type On different levels Vapor or gas removal Diverse separators Within gravitational separator For filter | |
