Water-removing funnel insert and method of application thereof

Details Water-removing funnel insert and method of application thereof Water-removing funnel insert and method of application thereof

1997-07-21

1999-03-30

Reifsnyder, David A.

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...

210799, 210477, 210482, 2105021, 210DIG5, B01D 1102

Patent

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058883991

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides a "one-size-fits-all" water-removing funnel insert having a filter and a supporting body, comprising a porous surface, that upholds the filter. When inserted into a base funnel, the water-removing finnel insert moves automatically to a position that provides maximal stability for the water-removing funnel insert. Hydrocarbon emulsions are poured into the base funnel and dehydrated by the water-removing funnel insert upon passing through the filter placed on the supporting body. The supporting body may be attached to a support tube, to an upwardly-extending bar or to both the support tube and the upwardly-extending bar. Another option in designing the supporting body is to use a support tube that is an extension of the upwardly-extending bar. For the dehydrated hydrocarbon stream to flow through the upwardly-extending bar into the support tube, openings are needed in a section of the upwardly-extending bar existing below the porous surface of the supporting body. The upwardly-extending bar may be hollow, in which case the upwardly-extending bar functions also as a vent to enhance fluid flow. A hook may be used to increase stability of the supporting body and may be, preferably removably, attached to the upwardly-extending bar. The supporting body may also have a tubular side wall.

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