Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid separator for isolating a component from a composite fluid having one fluid entrained within, but immiscible in, another fluid, and the two fluids have differing specific gravities. An enclosed chamber of the separator houses an elongated spillway having a first end that receives the composite fluid through an inlet-port. A second end of the spillway, located in the chamber's sump, includes spillway outlet-ports for discharging the composite fluid into the chamber. The separator also includes a flat, first solid plate that slopes diagonally across the chamber from the top of the spillway near the inlet port to the sump. A flat, second solid plate slopes diagonally across the chamber from the bottom of the spillway in the sump to a juncture with the first solid plate. Fluid flowing through the separator passes through gaps between the peripheries of the first and second plates and a wall that encloses the chamber.

Abstract: The loading chute is constructed for ease and convenience in setting up for loading or unloading operations and also for ease and convenience in loading on a transporting vehicle for movement between various points of use. It comprises a framework having a forwardly extending base and an elongate ramp pivotally connected at its aft end to the lower aft end of the framework. A tension device, such as a winch and cable, raises the ramp about its pivotal connection to angle up and forward with respect to the base. The latter is somewhat longer than half the length of the ramp to support it in its elevated position when empty. Retractable shanks are lowered to support the front end of the ramp when it is loaded. To move the chute, the ramp is raised to a suitable angle, a truck is backed into position with its load platform under the forward portion of the ramp, and the chute is then tilted forward about the forward end of the base serving as a fulcrum until the ramp rests on the platform.