Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products – Electrostatic field or electrical discharge
Patent
1993-04-05
1994-10-04
Niebling, John
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
Electrostatic field or electrical discharge
204164, 204186, 204188, 204191, 204302, 204305, C02F 1463
Patent
active
053523431
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a method of separating the components of a liquid/liquid dispersion or emulsion, comprising the step of applying simultaneously to the dispersion or emulsion both an electric field and an aligned centrifugal force, in such a way as to set up a bulk interface at right angles to the direction of the electric field and centrifugal force, the bulk interface being located within the electric field between the dispersion or emulsion and one separated component thereof. The combined effects of the electric field and centrifugal force break the liquid emulsion, preventing the formation of a sponge layer at the interface and hence allowing more effective separation of the components than has previously been possible. The invention also provides apparatus for carrying out the claimed method of separation.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1558382 (1925-10-01), Marx
patent: 4116790 (1978-09-01), Prestridge
patent: 4302310 (1981-11-01), Watson et al.
patent: 4308127 (1981-12-01), Prestridge et al.
Bailes Philip J.
Watson Martin
Niebling John
Phasge Arun S,.
The University of Bradford
LandOfFree
Separation of the components of liquid dispersions does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Separation of the components of liquid dispersions, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Separation of the components of liquid dispersions will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-579224