Liquid purification or separation – Tangential flow or centrifugal fluid action – Multiple cyclone
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Reifsnyder, David A (Department: 1723)
Liquid purification or separation
Tangential flow or centrifugal fluid action
Multiple cyclone
C209S728000, C055S459100
Reexamination Certificate
active
10926832
ABSTRACT:
A hydrocyclone bundle comprising a plurality of hydrocyclone liners and a plate assembly for use in liquid-liquid separation is disclosed. The hydrocyclone bundle may be used in new or existing separators. The hydrocyclone liners may be oppositely positioned within the hydrocyclone bundle. The plate assembly may collect and distribute overflow and underflow effluents from the hydrocyclone liners.
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Reifsnyder David A
Siemens Water Technologies Holding Corp.
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