Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Including controlling process in response to a sensed condition
Patent
1997-03-04
1999-08-10
Drodge, Joseph W.
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Including controlling process in response to a sensed condition
210 86, 210 91, 210104, 210149, 210187, 210744, B01D 17032, B01D 17028, B01D 1712
Patent
active
059354496
ABSTRACT:
The automatic grease separator receives wastewater containing grease and other light fluids, separates the water portion from the light fluids portion, and stores the light fluids portion. A computer is used to control the operation of separator functions including automatic transfer of light fluids from the separator to grease containers and automatic shut-down of the separator when its capacity is exceeded. Warning devices which indicate malfunction or the need for maintenance also are controlled by the computer. The grease separator uses grease level sensors based on capacitive level sensing. These sensors are insensitive to coating of the sensors by grease and oil. The grease and other light fluids are maintained in a fluid phase by the thermostatic-controlled addition of hot water. This feature provides an added element of safety by eliminating the need to heat the separator by a resistant heater which introduces the possibility of a grease fire.
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Buehler Stephen L.
Stanaland Anthony
Drodge Joseph W.
Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Co.
Ramsey William S.
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