Abstract:
A system ( 10) for separating the components of an incoming oil-water mixture includes two electrode sets (30/40), one set arranged to apply an electrostatic field to an oil layer residing within a separator vessel and the other set arranged to apply an electrostatic field to the interface emulsion layer residing within the separator vessel (12). The first set of electrodes (30) is in communication with a high voltage power source that ranges from 1 to 60 kV; the second set of electrodes (40) is in communication with a low voltage power source that is no greater than 5 kV. Each set of electrodes (30/40) may also be in communication with a second voltage source to provide increased power to promote effective coalescence. The system (10) may also include power electronics to produce a variable amplitude and a variable frequency voltage supply to one or both electrode sets (30/40).
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kraftstoffversorgungssystem (12) für eine Brennkraftmaschine mit einem als elektrischem Koaleszer (5') ausgebildeten Wasserabscheider (5) zum Abscheiden einer polaren Phase, insbesondere Wasser, aus dem Kraftstoff, der an oder in einer Komponente (13) des Kraftstoffversorgungssystems (12) angeordnet ist. Die Erfindung betrifft weiter eine Kraftstofffiltereinrichtung (1) mit einem als elektrischen Koaleszer (5') ausgebildeten Wasserabscheider (5). Hierdurch ist eine besonders effektive Wasserabscheidung mit gleichbleibender Abscheiderate erreichbar.
Abstract:
A microfluidic system (1) for the isolation of cells (C1) of at least one given type from a sample; the system (1) comprises a separation unit (3), - for transferring at least part of the cells (Cl) of the given type from a main chamber (4) to a recovery chamber (5) in a substantially selective way with respect to further cells (C2) of the sample; two valves (9, 10) are set upstream and downstream of the main chamber (4); two valves (11, 12) are set upstream and downstream of the recovery chamber (5); a control assembly (23) is designed to govern the aforementioned valves (9, 10, 11, 12); the system (1) proposed enables isolation of the cells with a high degree of reproducibility and precision.
Abstract:
A microfluidic system (1) for the isolation of cells (C1) of at least one given type from a sample; the system (1) comprises a separation unit (3), - for transferring at least part of the cells (Cl) of the given type from a main chamber (4) to a recovery chamber (5) in a substantially selective way with respect to further cells (C2) of the sample; two valves (9, 10) are set upstream and downstream of the main chamber (4); two valves (11, 12) are set upstream and downstream of the recovery chamber (5); a control assembly (23) is designed to govern the aforementioned valves (9, 10, 11, 12); the system (1) proposed enables isolation of the cells with a high degree of reproducibility and precision.
Abstract:
An electrostatic coalescer includes an outer wall defining a flow path for receiving a process fluid. A plurality of electrode plates is disposed within the flow path. A controller includes an inductor and a signal generator. The inductor is coupled in parallel with the plurality of electrode plates. The inductor and the plurality of electrode plates define a resonant circuit. The signal generator is coupled to the plurality of electrode plates and operable to apply an alternating current signal to the plurality of electrode plates at a frequency corresponding to a resonant frequency of the resonant circuit in the presence of the process fluid.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for two-step separation of water, salt and particles from a hydraulic fluid by the use of a control unit (1). The hydraulic fluid is carried into a reservoir oil tank (4) with an electrostatic coalescer (3) provided with a high- voltage transformer (2) with direct current to two electric grids (43, 44) whose electrostatic field gathers water into drops which settle into a collecting tank (5). The hydraulic fluid is circulated to a filter module (9) for removing any remaining water, salt and particles in filter elements (92) connected in parallel, having hygroscopic cellulose fibres which swell until saturation, the swelling being measured by a sensor (93) measuring the degree of saturation, alternatively conductivity.
Abstract:
A method and system for removing contaminants from a fluid are provided. The method can generally include providing microstructures in the fluid. At least some of the contaminants in the fluid are attracted to the microstructures and adhered to the microstructures. With the contaminants attached to the microstructures, the microstructures can be separated from the fluid so that the contaminants are thereby removed from the fluid.
Abstract:
A laminar or cyclonic particle separator for gas, liquid-liquid and fluidizable solids separation comprised of a section with a non-metallic housing having an annulus and a chamber, an optional anode cooled with a first coolant in and a first coolant out disposed in the chamber, a DC or pulsating DC power source connected to the anode, at least one magnetic coil disposed adjacent the chamber and cooled with a second coolant, a high voltage pulsating DC power source connected to the magnetic coil, and a fluid (gas, liquid or fluidizable solids) inlet port connected to the housing, and also a section with a non-metallic separator tube connected to the housing and disposed within the housing, a first fluid outlet connected to the annulus through the housing. This device can then separate a stream rich in a targeted element (first fluid) and a stream lean in a targeted element (second fluid) from the device and thus discharge a stream almost free of the targeted element or almost 100 % the targeted element.
Abstract:
An electrostatic separator intended for separation of liquid phase systems, made up of mixtures of liquids of various electrical permittivity. In particular, the separator is intended for separation of an oil-and-water emulsion. The electrostatic separator contains a vessel, inside which there is suspended a system of electrodes energised from an external voltage source. The electrode system comprises at least one pair of conducting plates (8), which is attached to a supporting frame (7) and electrically connected with the high voltage winding of a feeding transformer (9), which is placed in the supporting frame (7). The supporting frame (7) is preferably a casting of an insulating material. The conducting plates (8) of the electrode system are preferably connected to the winding of the feeding transformer (9) through a capacitive electrical connection.
Abstract:
Free excess charge which is net unipolar is introduced, preferably by charge injection, into the continuous phase. The charge transfers, through the continuous phase, to the dispersed phase and an induced electric field is thereby set up which drives the charged dispersed phase to one or more collector surfaces in contact with the continuous phase. According to different applications, the collector surfaces can take the form of the inside surface of a separation vessel (6) and/or beads (33) of low conductivity or porous material (24). An important application is to the dewaxing and dewatering of lube oil.