Nap-like Or Pile-like Material Patents (Class 96/395)
  • Removal of suspended fine particles from gases by turbulent deposition
    Patent number: 6068674
    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