Abstract: A filter element (15), especially suitable for separating entrained oil from an air stream, having a drainage device (23) including a drainage tube (22) which is connected to an upper end disk (16) of the filter element (15) by a connector (24) which may include preferably releasable clip hooks (25). The resulting filter element with a drainage device is easy and economical to manufacture, and may have a modular construction in which the connector (24) and the drainage tube (22) are separate components so that the length of the drainage tube can be optimally matched to various filter dimensions.

Abstract: The air pre-cleaner includes a housing, a drain valve, and an air exhaust pipe. The housing is provided with an air inlet. The drain valve is disposed in the housing and is configured to drain impurities separated from intake air entering the housing through the air inlet. The intake air is exhausted from the housing through the air exhaust pipe. An upper portion of the air exhaust pipe protrudes inside the housing, and the air exhaust pipe has a lateral section with a first end portion that is disposed near the air inlet that is sharper than an opposite portion thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus and method is provided for capturing centrifugally-liberated liquid from a gas stream including separator components installed in a cyclonic vessel. A plurality of concentric shells supported on a base form annular cavities arranged about a gas outlet for capturing separated liquids from a spinning gas stream. The shells can be suspended from an insert manufactured with or retrofit to a vessel. Helical vanes aid in maintaining the spinning gas stream. In low moisture conditions, liquid removal through annular cavities can be supplemented with an annular layer of packing adjacent the vessel wall.

Abstract: An oil separator and an oil reservoir are formed integral with a main casing. Also, an opening communicated with the oil reservoir is formed in a part of a lower portion of an oil separation space of the oil separator. Preferably, the opening is formed so that its width is increased as it approaches an outer peripheral side of the oil separation space from a center thereof. Further, a safety valve is installed so that a line connecting between the safety valve and the center of the oil separator is made substantially in parallel to axes of screw rotors.

Abstract: A coalescing assembly for coalescing entrained oil from a high temperature, high velocity gas stream comprises a coalescing element of compacted high temperature polyamide fibers, such as those available under the trademark Nomex®, rigidly held by concentric cylindrical support structures of a dense fibrous material such as stainless steel. The coalescing assembly forms a component of an oil coalescer having a unique hole configuration in its outer shell to prevent coalesced oil from being re-entrained into the gas stream. The oil coalescer is a component of an oil separator for use in aircraft operational environments and features high durability and longevity of 10 years or more.

Abstract: Methods of separating fluids using capillary forces and/or improved conditions for are disclosed. The improved methods may include control of the ratio of gas and liquid Reynolds numbers relative to the Suratman number. Also disclosed are wick-containing, laminated devices that are capable of separating fluids.

Abstract: The present invention is a separation apparatus that combines the effects of a cylindrical vortex and a series of partial toroidal vortices. The toroidal vortex and cylindrical vortex fluid flows combined provide better separation than either fluid flow alone. Moreover, the present invention may be constructed such that an arbitrary number of partial toroidal vortices, in series, having relatively small radii are formed thereby allowing any level of separation to be achieved.

Abstract: The grease filter is made with components that are secured together about the periphery of the filter by a seam with smooth surfaces. In one embodiment, the filter is constructed of three components, namely, a pair of plates and a rectagular or square frame. The preipheral edges of teh plates and frame are interfolded on each other to form a rolled seam. The resulting structure is rigid and does not twist.

Abstract: A device for liquid separation for drying and cleaning of compressed gases, which is intended, especially, for compressed air and breathing air, and in which the design is such that a centrifugal liquid separator is located axially upstream of a filter with a filter cartridge in the tank of the device. In the interior of the tank there is the centrifugal liquid separator with an assigned separation space and a condensate liquid collection space axially underneath the filter cartridge of the filter. The bottom of the filter cartridge can form the boundary wall of the separation space of the centrifugal liquid separator. Between the outside wall of the filter cartridge of the filter and the inside wall of the tank there is a narrow gap in which the compressed gas, after leaving the centrifugal liquid separator, rises high along the filter cartridge as far as the opposite entry into the filter. In this area, further post-separation or fine separation can take place.

Abstract: Apparatus and method is provided for capturing centrifugally-liberated liquid from a gas stream including separator components installed in a cyclonic vessel. A plurality of concentric shells supported on a base form annular cavities arranged about a gas outlet for capturing separated liquids from a spinning gas stream. The shells can be suspended from an insert manufactured with or retrofit to a vessel. Helical vanes aid in maintaining the spinning gas stream. In low moisture conditions, liquid removal through annular cavities can be supplemented with an annular layer of packing adjacent the vessel wall.

Abstract: A fluid separator is connected to a vent of a diesel engine to trap particles, such as oil particles, that may be entrained in fluid that is being vented from the internal engine block to control pressure in that engine block. The fluid separator includes a housing that has an inlet port, an outlet port and a drain port. The drain port is located in a trap area of the housing and is opened to remove trapped particles and trapped oil to a suitable location.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dust collector with an inbuilt cyclonic water filter, which comprises a dust collecting unit, a water filter and a fan. Said dust collector further comprises an incoming air passage and an outgoing air passage. The outlet of said incoming air passage is connected to the inlet of said water filter, the outlet of said water filter opens into the inlet of said outgoing air passage, said incoming and outgoing air passages are separate from each other. With a water filter inbuilt, the dust-containing air enters the dust collecting unit via the incoming air passage at a tangent. The air flow in the dust collecting unit is whirled downwards into the water of the water filter. The dust contained in the air is wet and left in the water, while the purified air is discharged out of the dust collector. The dust collector of the present invention has good working effect. Besides, the air discharged is clean, no pollution is caused, which will be good for environment protection.

Abstract: Air is sampled at a rate in excess of 100 L/min, preferably at 200-300 L/min, so as to collect therefrom a substantial fraction, i.e., at least 20%, preferably 60-100%, of airborne particulates. A substance of interest (analyte), such as lead, is rapidly solubilized from the the collected particulates into a sample of liquid extractant, and the concentration of the analyte in the extractant sample is determined. The high-rate air sampling and particulate collection may be effected with a high-throughput filter cartridge or with a recently developed portable high-throughput liquid-absorption air sampler. Rapid solubilization of lead is achieved by a liquid extractant comprising 0.1-1 M of acetic acid or acetate, preferably at a pH of 5 or less and preferably with inclusion of 1-10% of hydrogen peroxide. Rapid determination of the lead content in the liquid extractant may be effected with a colorimetric or an electroanalytical analyzer.

Abstract: A coalescing assembly for coalescing entrained oil from a high temperature, high velocity gas stream comprises a coalescing element of compacted high temperature polyamide fibers, such as those available under the trademark Nomex®, rigidly held by concentric cylindrical support structures of a dense fibrous material such as stainless steel. The coalescing assembly forms a component of an oil coalescer having a unique hole configuration in its outer shell to prevent coalesced oil from being re-entrained into the gas stream. The oil coalescer is a component of an oil separator for use in aircraft operational environments and features high durability and longevity of 10 years or more.

Abstract: A system for removing substantially all particular material from an air flow through a passage provides the air flow passage with an area of enlarged circumference containing a coaxial mounted cyclone fan and stationary vanes. The cyclone fan includes a motor driving a cage provided with a plurality of vanes. The stationary vanes are shaped similar to like vanes on the cyclone fan, but are turned in the reverse direction.

Abstract: An oil separator for use in a compressor for separating oil from refrigerant. The separator includes a discharge line having an inner surface, a structure in the discharge line forming an inlet and an outlet within the discharge line, wherein the inlet has a wider diameter than the outlet; and a design for preventing oil from exiting the outlet and means for directing the oil out of the discharge line. In one embodiment, the structure is a substantially circular wall, and wherein the design for preventing is the shape of the wall and relative orientation of the wall to the discharge line. In one embodiment, the relative orientation is such that the discharge line has a flow direction with a horizontal component of orientation and the wall has a vertical component of orientation relative the horizontal component.

Abstract: An air conditioner having a dust removing device which enables dust having stuck to its filters to be automatically removed without fail and prevents the removed dust from sticking again to the filters is to be provided. It is equipped with a sliding device 6 (motor 6) for sliding in a prescribed direction filters 5 arranged between an air intake port 121 and a heat exchanger 3, and with cleaners 7 to remove dust having stuck to the filters 5, automatically cleans the filters 5 and prevents the removed dust from being brought out of the cleaners 7.

Abstract: A particulate capture system having a plurality of high speed rotating paddles for separating particulate from an air stream. The system includes an air circulating chamber within a centrifuge that separates a first portion of particulate trapped within an air stream. The particulate capture system also has a blender section that separates a second portion of particulate trapped within the air stream. The first portion of particulate is separated via circulating air flow. The second portion of particulate is separated via encapsulating the particulate in water. The water encapsulated particles may be recirculated to a cooler or other device where the particulate may be blended with a bulk product being processed.

Abstract: A centrifugal air-oil separator for separating liquid particles from gases containing the liquid particles includes a substantially cylindrical air-oil separation chamber and a substantially conical liquid discharge chamber which are integrated with each other and are horizontally disposed, and an air-oil separation plate disposed between a gas supply port communicating with the air-oil separation chamber and a gas discharge port communicating with the liquid discharge chamber. A liquid discharge port is provided at a lowest portion between a largest-diameter portion of the liquid discharge chamber and the air-oil separation plate, and the liquid discharge port is covered thereabove with a reverse flow prevention wall. A strong swirl flow is generated in the air-oil separation chamber by the action of the air-oil separation plate to thereby enhance the liquid separation effect, and the reverse flow of liquid from the liquid discharge port to the liquid discharge chamber can be prevented.

Abstract: With known devices for separating oil in the crank housing ventilator, oil is collected on a refined gas side of a filter, which in operation of an internal combustion engine, often cannot drain off. In this manner, the liquid level increases, so that the filter is increasingly clogged by the oil. Finally, the oil is carried away from a gas stream. In this manner, the oil use of the internal combustion engine greatly increases. With the device of the present invention, the oil collected on the refined gas side is collected in a liquid storage unit (10), whereby the liquid storage unit (10) is protected from the stream, so that the gas stream can not carry away oil any longer. The device includes a support body (9), which is impermeable to the stream by means of a cut-off wall (23), in order to prevent a carrying-off of the oil.

Abstract: An arrangement for separating a hydrophobic liquid phase from a gaseous stream includes a coalescer filter, a housing, a gas flow direction arrangement, and a liquid collection arrangement. The coalescer filter includes a non-woven media of fibers. The housing includes an interior having a gas flow inlet and a gas flow outlet. The liquid collection arrangement is positioned within the housing construction and is oriented for receiving liquid collected from the coalescer filter and drained therefrom. Methods for conducting the separations are also provided.

Abstract: A water separator is formed in two pieces, one of which is unitary (in one piece) with the intake air scoop, and the other of which is unitary (in one piece) with the air cleaner housing, or cowl therefore. An inlet scoop piece includes an enlarged rib defining an internal enlarged channel. A drain tube extends downwardly from the annular rib. An outlet scoop piece includes an internal lip, projecting co-axial with the body of the water separator. The inlet scoop piece alternatively can include both the enlarged rib portion and the internal lip. The outlet scoop piece has a forward-facing receiving channel, outwardly surrounding the lip, which receives a forward facing mouth of the inlet scoop to properly align the inlet scoop with the outlet scoop. Attachment flanges are provided on each piece to connect the inlet scoop with the outlet scoop.

Abstract: Laminated, multiphase separators and contactors having wicking structures and gas flow channels are described. Some preferred embodiments are combined with microchannel heat exchange. Integrated systems containing these components are also part of the present invention.

Abstract: An inertial separator (10) for removing droplets from a gas stream. The inertial separator (10) has a housing (18) which is provided with an inlet (11) for untreated gas and an outlet (12) for treated gas. In the housing (18) are first and second separation lamellae (13), with at least two first separation lamellae (13) being linearly arranged next to one another and separated by an interval A. The separation lamellae (13) each have a concave side (14) and a convex side (15). The first separation lamellae (13) are arranged parallel to the second separation lamellae (13) with the concave sides (14) of the separation lamellae (13) facing one another. The lowest region of the concave side (14) of the first separation lamellae (13) is situated opposite the interval A between the second separation lamellae (13). Viewed in the direction of flow, a drainage slope (16) which extends obliquely to the separation lamellae (13) is arranged on the second separation lamellae (13).

Abstract: A two stage extracting blower that cleans liquid and solid contaminants from supply air, and provides high velocity air for cooling equipment, personnel and/or structures. In a first air cleaning stage, the blower uses air velocity and the centrifugal force of a rotating impeller to separate heavier contaminants entrained in a dirty air stream into a rear partitioned chamber of the blower housing. In a second air cleaning stage, the blower uses centrifugal forces imparted by the impeller on lighter contaminants to cause the contaminants to be collected in a skimmer provided in the partially cleansed air stream prior to release of the air stream from the blower.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a fluid in the form of steam from a circuit in which a given flow of water vapour is generated and led to a separator (1) and thence to a cooler or a condenser or it is discharged into the atmosphere, said separator (1) comprising a closed volume (2), a steam inlet duct (4) and a steam outlet duct (5) opposite one another on said closed volume (2) incorporating a tabular element (3) lying below the vertical and sloping downward in relation to said steam inlet (4), forming a channel (6) at the bottom with a discharge pipe (7) which moves the liquefied substances and particles adhered to said tabular element (3) to the bottom of said closed volume (2) from where they are removed through drains (8).

Abstract: A ventilation assembly (10) for venting fluid impregnated fumes and separating the fluid for collection is disclosed. The ventilation assembly (10) broadly includes a curb (12), a curb cap (14), a fan (16), and a disposable grease collection cannister (18) removably coupled to the fan (16). The fan (16) generates an airstream and separates any grease entrained in the airstream from the airstream. The separated grease is collected in the cannister (18). The entire cannister (18) can be quickly and cleanly removed, disposed of, and replaced. The cannister (18) broadly includes an open top receptacle (52) for receiving the grease, an absorbent core (54) in the receptacle (52) for absorbing and storing the grease, a funnel (56) for directing the grease into the core (54), and a lid (58) for covering the open top and removably coupling the cannister (18) to the fan (16) for removal therefrom without contacting the receptacle (52).

Abstract: Improved mist eliminator (50) for use in pulp washers, deinking cells and the like, and methods of use are disclosed. A cyclonic gas/liquid separator (50) is provided that includes an elongated housing (100) with a cyclonic flow inducing vane assembly (108) disposed at a medial location along the length of the housing (100) to divide the separator (50) into two tandem cyclonic action zones (150, 152) of approximate equal volume within the housing (100). An initial separation is effected in the first cyclonic action zone (150) followed by final separation in the downstream or second cyclonic action zone (152).

Abstract: A recovery tank is provided for a floor cleaning unit. The recovery tank includes an inlet opening and a duct fluidly connected to the inlet. The duct extends horizontally within the tank adjacent a side wall the recovery tank for directing air and liquid from the inlet opening in two opposing directions. A lid covers the tank and has an outlet opening for directing air out of the recovery tank. A pair of shields depends downwardly from the lid and extends from the duct to the side wall of the recovery tank. The outlet opening of the lid is located between the shields such that the shields prevent liquid from coming out of the duct and entering the outlet opening of the lid.

Abstract: A disposable filter for filtering exhaled gas in a breathing apparatus has a housing with an inlet and an outlet and a filter unit disposed in the housing. To increase the efficiency of the disposable filter a water trap is integrated with the housing, with water that condenses in the filter unit being collected in the water trap.

Abstract: A connecting line is provided for removing water entering an air filter housing, between the air filter housing and a cooling unit. Due to the existing difference in pressure between the air filter housing and the cooling unit, water can be suctioned out of the air filter housing via the connecting line.

Abstract: A device for liquid separation and filtration for drying and cleaning of compressed gases, which is intended, especially, for compressed air and breathing air, and in which the design is such that a centrifugal liquid separation means is located axially upstream of a filter means with a filter cartridge in the tank of the device. In the interior of the tank there is a centrifugal liquid separation means with an assigned separation space and a condensate liquid collection space axially underneath the filter means of the filter cartridge. The bottom of the filter cartridge can form the boundary wall of the separation space of the centrifugal liquid separation means. Between the outside wall of the filter cartridge of the filter means and the inside wall of the tank there is a narrow gap in which the compressed gas, after leaving the centrifugal liquid separation means, rises high along the filter cartridge as far as the opposite entry into the filter means.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a device for a vacuum cleaner including a cyclone separator having a cyclone comprising a first end wall; a second end wall opposite to the first end wall; an intermediate part between the first end wall and the second end wall, being shaped as either a cylinder or a partially truncated cone. The cyclone separator further includes an air suction inlet close to the first end wall and substantially tangential to the inner surface of the intermediate part, and a vacuum suction opening far away from the first end wall connected to a vacuum source route.

Abstract: A centrifugal air-oil separator for separating liquid particles from gases containing the liquid particles includes a substantially cylindrical air-oil separation chamber and a substantially conical liquid discharge chamber which are integrated with each other and are horizontally disposed, and an air-oil separation plate disposed between a gas supply port communicating with the air-oil separation chamber and a gas discharge port communicating with the liquid discharge chamber. A liquid discharge port is provided at a lowest portion between a largest-diameter portion of the liquid discharge chamber and the air-oil separation plate, and the liquid discharge port is covered thereabove with a reverse flow prevention wall. A strong swirl flow is generated in the air-oil separation chamber by the action of the air-oil separation plate to thereby enhance the liquid separation effect, and the reverse flow of liquid from the liquid discharge port to the liquid discharge chamber can be prevented.

Abstract: The presence of carcinogens in air, soils, and other areas is detected by combining liquid-assisted air sampling with means for testing liquid samples for mutagenicity. Hazardous or illicit substances or pathogens which may be buried in the ground or otherwise concealed or present in contaminated food at various stages of food processing are detected using a two-line probe such that one of the lines directs exhaust air from the sampler onto suspect surfaces so as to dislodge and blow off droplets, particles or insects therefrom while the other line draws some of them into the sampler. Variants of said two-line probe can also serve to collect lead, hexavalent chromium or other harmful substances and bacterial, fungal or viral pathogens from crumbling walls or floors. Liquid-assisted air sampling can also serve to capture disease-transmitting insects and detect and identify insect-borne pathogens.

Abstract: Trap apparatus and method for removing contaminants from the gaseous effluent flows from chemical vapor deposition chambers and processes by flowing the particle laden gas into an upper chamber of the trap apparatus, imparting additional kinetic energy to the powder particles to enhance separation of the powder particles from the gas, and then flowing the gas, sans the powder particles, out of the trap, while the powder particles fall into and are captured by a lower chamber positioned below the upper chamber and remote from the flowing gas. An impeller positioned in the upper chamber in the inlet path imparts the additional kinetic energy. For some reaction gas systems, an optional reactor with hydrophillic, rotating growth substrates enhance and accelerate growth of solid particles, which are then dislodged from the media, and fed by the flowing gas into the upper chamber for capture as previously described.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extracting water droplets from a water-laden airstream includes introducing the airstream into an extractor duct, imparting a swirling motion to the airstream at a first axial location in the duct, removing water droplets from the airstream that have been thrown to the inner surface of the duct at a second axial location downstream of the first location, and at a third axial location downstream of the second location removing water droplets not removed at the second location. The water removal mechanism at the second location includes a first collection chamber and a first array of apertures circumferentially positioned about the duct and communicating the interior of the duct with the first collection chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bag filter device (12), which device enables collection and draining of particles of liquid from a gas, normally air, flowing through the bag filter (12). Such a bag filter (12) is normally used to trap solid particles from a gas flow, but where particles of liquid, in which there are for example salts or bacteria, are also trapped and possibly permeate the bag filter (12) and drip out on the downstream side thereof. Then the liquid may be carried further in the gas flow and have disadvantageous effect on equipment and surroundings. According to the invention such drawbacks can be avoided or reduced in that the filter material of a lower portion (18) and a bottom portion (19) in the continuation of the lower portion (18) of the bag filter (12) is formed in its entirety or in an outer filter layer (20) by a liquid-tight material. Possibly, the bottom portion (19) is provided with a liquid outlet (39), so that the liquid separated can collect and be drained from the bag filter (12).

Abstract: The screw compressor according to the invention is provided with a main casing 1 having male and female rotors 6, a discharge casing 3 having a discharge passage 15 for compressed gas discharged from the rotors, and an oil reservoir 19 for accumulating oil separated from the compressed gas. The discharge casing is provided with a cylindrical oil separating space section 4 formed therein so as to communicate with the discharge passage, which discharge passage is connected in a tangential direction of the oil separating space section. Further, a discharge port 14 is provided so as to communicate with the oil separating space section, and a cylindrical member 5 is further provided in the oil separating space section so as to be concentric therewith. The oil separating space section and the oil reservoir are connected to each other through a communication passage having a cross-sectional area smaller than that of the oil separating space section.

Abstract: An inertial separator (10) for removing droplets from a gas stream. The inertial separator (10) has a housing (18) which is provided with an inlet (11) for untreated gas and an outlet (12) for treated gas. In the housing (18) are first and second separation lamellae (13), with at least two first separation lamellae (13) being linearly arranged next to one another and separated by an interval A. The separation lamellae (13) each have a concave side (14) and a convex side (15). The first separation lamellae (13) are arranged parallel to the second separation lamellae (13) with the concave sides (14) of the separation lamellae (13) facing one another. The lowest region of the concave side (14) of the first separation lamellae (13) is situated opposite the interval A between the second separation lamellae (13). Viewed in the direction of flow, a drainage slope (16) which extends obliquely to the separation lamellae (13) is arranged on the second separation lamellae (13).

Abstract: An inside-out reverse flow air filter element (20) has a resiliently compressible molded lower end cap (48) having molded drainage surfaces including a molded raised central dome (72) shedding moisture radially outwardly and downwardly, a plurality of molded drainage holes (70, 74, 76, 78) spaced radially outwardly of and below the top of the central dome, and a plurality of radial segments (98, 100, 102, 104, 110, 112, 114, 116), an annular trough (80) and tapered slope surfaces (82, 84) providing desired drainage. A mold (130) has a plurality of upstanding segments (136, 138, 140, 142) having posts (144) and ramps (146) forming the drainage structure, and locator faces (152) engaging, guiding and locating the annular filter media (34) in the mold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extracting water droplets from a water-laden airstream includes introducing the airstream into an extractor duct, imparting a swirling motion to the airstream at a first axial location in the duct, removing water droplets from the airstream that have been thrown to the inner surface of the duct at a second axial location downstream of the first location, and at a third axial location downstream of the second location removing water droplets not removed at the second location. The water removal mechanism at the second location includes a first collection chamber and a first array of apertures circumferentially positioned about the duct and communicating the interior of the duct with the first collection chamber.

Abstract: A trap for condensable liquids, such as tantalum pentoxide, has a primary trapping chamber surrounding a secondary trapping chamber and a sump connected by a small enough opening to the primary or secondary chamber such that trapped liquid in the sump is effectively isolated from a gas flow through the primary and secondary chambers. Partitions and openings in the primary and secondary chambers enhance condensation while allowing condensed liquid flow that does not clog the primary and secondary chambers against the gas flow.

Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner includes a hollow cylindrical cyclone body having an open upper end through which air and contaminants are drawn in and a dust discharge port located proximate a lower end of the cyclone body. The dust discharge port receives contaminants that have been separated from the air by centrifugal force and discharged from the cyclone body. The apparatus further includes a dust receptacle connected to the cyclone body for collecting the contaminants discharged from the cyclone body through the dust discharge port. A base member is connected to and closes the lower end of the cyclone body and the dust receptacle, and a cover is removably connected to the upper end of the cyclone body and the dust receptacle. The cover has an air intake channel for drawing in outside air and contaminants into the cyclone body and an air discharge channel for discharging clean air from the cyclone body.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for use with a vessel containing pressurized fluid includes a body engageable with the vessel. The arrangement further includes a coalescing filter assembly supported by the body such that the filter assembly is disposable inside the vessel when the body is engaged with the vessel. In one embodiment of the filter arrangement, the coalescing filter assembly includes a housing having a cavity, a coalescing filter disposed in the cavity for removing entrained liquid from the fluid, and a drain device in fluid communication with the cavity for draining the liquid removed by the coalescing filter from the cavity into the vessel.

Abstract: A centripetal demister system and method for the removal of moisture from a moisture laden gas stream using both centrifugal and centripetal force to shear the moisture from a inlet gas, the centripetal force also directing the inlet gas radially inward for collecting the demisted gas. The present invention is particular useful for removal of environmentally harmful particulates contained within the moisture laden gas stream, the particulates and moisture being force against the interior of the housing by centrifugal force while the demisted gas is drawn radially inward by centripetal force.

Abstract: A separator for liquid, in particular for removing oil from crankcase gases, having a cover (11) into which a mount (13) for a cylindrical separating cartridge (14) is incorporated. The separating cartridge is composed, for example, of a non-woven separating material (20) wound around a support body (22) having end plates (33) on the end faces (32) of the support body. The end plates (33) may be composed, for example, of a two-component synthetic resin material. This results in a stable component which can be sealed utilizing the elasticity of the end plate (33) when pushed into the mount (13). This results in a cost effective exchangeable part in which several seals are saved in the complete structural component and yields a structural unit having increased economic effectiveness.

Abstract: A method of removing a liquid entrained in a gas moving at a velocity in an upward direction from a base to a top of a stack comprising the steps of imparting a swirling direction to the velocity of the gas adjacent the base of the stack and then recovering at least some of the liquid adjacent the top of the stack. Also disclosed is an apparatus for removing a liquid entrained in a gas in a stack having a base and a top comprising at least one duct having a longitudinal axis entering the stack adjacent said base and at least one vertical vane disposed at and angled to the longitudinal axis of the duct and a collector adjacent the top of the stack for recovering liquid.

Abstract: A separator tank assembly for use in a fluid compression system includes a separator element having a base, a support element mounted to the separator element, and a scavenge tube. The scavenge tube has a first end and a second end. The scavenge tube is fixed to the support element so that the first end of the scavenge tube is located at a predetermined position relative to the base of the separator element. The separator tank assembly also includes a tank housing having an outer flange at a top end thereof. The tank housing is dimensioned to receive the separator element. The separator tank assembly further includes a tank cover to attach to the outer flange of the tank housing. The tank cover has a cover orifice, and the separator tank assembly includes an adapter extending through the cover orifice. The adapter has a first section to connect to the second end of the scavenge tube and a second section to connect to a line component of the fluid compression system.

Abstract: A secondary piston compressor has a crankcase, which is provided with a venting device. The latter includes an oil filter, which is constructed in the form of a superfine filter and is arranged in a separate housing. The superfine filter is in communication on the inlet side with an oil filler pipe of the crankcase via a conduit. It is connected on the outlet side to the atmosphere via an active carbon filter. On the inlet side, the superfine filter defines an oil collecting space, which is connected via a conduit to the crankcase with the interposition of a non-return valve. The non-return valve is held in its closed position by the pressure in the crankcase. When the secondary compressor is switched off, it opens and empties the oil collecting space of the superfine filter into the crankcase.