Abstract: An apparatus for removing particles from a fluid stream includes an unobstructed channel for conveying a stream in turbulent flow and a series of objects extending at least along one side of the channel, the objects being closely spaced from each other in the direction of flow so as to define therebetween spaces in which eddies penetrate from the channel to cause collection of particles on surfaces of the objects upon decay of the eddies.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 1999
Date of Patent:
November 21, 2000
Assignees:
Francis A. L. Dullien, Institut Francais du Petrole
Inventors:
Francis A. L. Dullien, Jean-Charles Viltard
Abstract: An apparatus for removing particles from a fluid stream includes an unobstructed channel for conveying a stream in turbulent flow and a series of objects extending at least along one side of the channel, the objects being closely spaced from each other in the direction of flow so as to define therebetween spaces in which eddies penetrate from the channel to cause collection of particles on surfaces of the objects upon decay of the eddies.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 1997
Date of Patent:
May 30, 2000
Assignees:
Francis A. L. Dullien, Institut Francais du Petrole
Inventors:
Francis A. L. Dullien, Jean-Charles Viltard
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and a device for eliminating particles from a stream of fluid, having a channel for turbulent flow of the fluid and a series of objects placed along the channel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 27, 1997
Date of Patent:
May 16, 2000
Assignees:
Institut Francais Du Petrole, Francis A. L. Dullien
Inventors:
Francis A. L. Dullien, Jean-Charles Viltard
Abstract: A method of removing particulates from a gas stream involves introducing the gas stream in a turbulent flow condition into and through a flow passage situated over spaced surfaces defining a plurality of stagnant, turbulent-free regions of gas in which there is no net gas flow and which communicate with said gas stream and arranging the stagnant regions near the flow passage so that turbulent eddies of said gas stream carrying suspended particulates penetrate spaces between the surfaces and then decay in said stagnant regions defined therebetween where said particulates are trapped and deposited mechanically on said surfaces within each of said regions. The deposits accumulate at bottoms of the regions and can be periodically removed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 29, 1996
Date of Patent:
May 6, 1997
Assignees:
Francis A. L. Dullien, Institut Francais du Petrole