Three-phase separator having an overflow outlet for one phase and a centripetal pump for another phase

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PATENT NO 8628458
APP PUB NO 20100184579A1
SERIAL NO

12667246

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A separator including a separator drum having a conical interior and rotatably mounted at an axial end about a vertical axis of rotation. A rotating spindle is located at either a lower or upper end of the separator drum and is configured to drive the separator drum. The rotating spindle is disposed in an oscillating manner about a hinge point. Also included is supply tube for a product to be processed and two fluid outlets. One fluid outlet is for a light phase and one fluid outlet is for a heavy phase. A solids material discharge opening is located in an area of the separator drum's largest inner circumference. Further included is a separation pan assembly. A pressure chamber is configured to be acted upon by a fluid to change a location of a separation zone between the light phase and the heavy phase.

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GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT GMBH59302 OELDE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Träger, Kim Kalundborg, DK 2 24

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