Abstract: This invention relates to a separator device for the separation of fine particles from a contaminated liquid. The device utilizes the process of electrolysis to produce small gas bubbles which attach themselves to the fine particles and move the particles to the top of the liquid surface where they can be easily removed. The separation is facilitated by the use of baffles which prevent the formation of convection currents in the body of the separator device, and by inclined plates which direct the rising particles towards the removal point.

Abstract: This invention relates to a separator device for the separation of fine particles from a contaminated liquid. The device utilizes the process of electrolysis to produce small gas bubbles which attach themselves to the fine particles and move the particles to the top of the liquid surface where they can be easily removed. The separation is facilitated by the use of baffles which prevent the formation of convection currents in the body of the separator device, and by inclined plates which direct the rising particles towards the removal point.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for the separation of immiscible liquids of different specific gravities, using gravity. The process of separation is facilitated, and separation quality is improved by using the process of electrolysis within a gravity separator.

Abstract: A gravity separator for separating oil and water. The separator comprises a separating tank, a discharge tank and apertures for oil and water provided at different levels relative to a base plane. Each of the apertures are provided with conduits that extend in the direction of the other apertures, and parallel to the base plane. Separation of the oil and water from a mixture of oil and water takes place even if the separator is tilted. The separator can be used on board ships, and can be used for clearing oil spills in rough seas.

Abstract: A liquid separating apparatus is provided for separating a liquid mixture into its immiscible constituents of different densities. The apparatus includes a separating tank (12) in communication with a discharge tank (18). The separating tank (12) has an inlet for introducing the mixture to the apparatus and a first outlet (16) for the mixture constituent of lower density. The discharge tank (18) has a second outlet (20) for the mixture constituent of higher density. The relative levels of the first and second outlets are higher than the mixture inlet, the first outlet (16) being at a higher level than the second outlet. A communication passage is provided between the separating tank (12) and the discharge tank (18) through a base of the apparatus.