Abstract: A device for separating particles in a liquid in which a paper suspension to be cleaned and supplied to a chamber of revolution (1) rotating about an axis (2). Movable deviators (7, 8) precede the fixed outlets (9, 10) to intercept most of the through-put of the suspension in the region of the periphery of the chamber (1), then deviate it towards the longitudinal axis of rotation (2) so as to recover most of the kinetic energy of rotation. The outlets (7, 8, 9, 10) are situated at the opposite end to that of chamber (1) from the supply (5, 6) and are arranged at the periphery of this chamber (1). A diabolo-shaped central body of revolution (11) is arranged inside the chamber, along the longitudinal axis of rotation (2) for rotation about its axis and with a radial run-off (12) in the vicinity of its smallest cross-section connected to an axial outlet duct (13).

Abstract: An apparatus for purifying paper pulp in the liquid state by screening. The apparatus comprising a cylindrical fixed screen disposed coaxially with a rotor within a housing. The rotor has longitudinal blades which, in section transverse to the rotor axis, have the general shape of an angle one side of the angle being substantially radial to the rotor and a second side inclined thereto. This apparatus is capable of both centripetal and centrifugal operation, and at concentrations of from 3 to 4%.