Bowl for a Batch Centrifugal Concentrator
AssigneeGekko Systems Pty Ltd
InventorAlexander Hamilton Lewis-Gray
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Abstract
The present invention is a segmented bowl for a batch centrifugal concentrator constructed from a plurality of segments that are each placed adjacently to one another, so that each segment is in intimate contact with its neighbouring segments, so that when a sufficient number of segments are put into place, they form the bowl of the batch centrifugal concentrator.
Claims20
A vertically orientated bowl for a batch centrifugal concentrator, said bowl constructed from a plurality of segments that are each placed adjacently to one another, so that each segment is in intimate contact with its neighbouring segments to thereby form a plurality of discreet layers of segments of said bowl, where each discrete layer of segments is in intimate contact with any adjacent layer of segments so that the bowl of the batch centrifugal concentrator is thereby formed from the plurality of said segments formed into the plurality of discrete layers placed one atop another, and wherein the bowl is adapted to be transported to a site in a totally or partially disassembled condition, and then assembled at the site.
A bowl for a batch centrifugal concentrator, said bowl constructed from a plurality of segments that are each placed adjacently to one another, so that each segment is in intimate contact with its neighbouring segments to form the bowl of the batch centrifugal concentrator;
- wherein:
- the bowl is adapted to be transported to a site in a totally or partially disassembled condition, and then assembled at the site;
- at least some of the segments include a fluid flow path that allows a fluid to flow into the segment and pass into the segment via at least one inflow conduit, and at least partially flow out of the segment via at least one outflow port, into the interior of the bowl even while the bowl is rotating at operational speed;
- the outflow of fluid into the interior of the bowl creates a fluidised bed effect in the vicinity of the outflow port on the interior sidewall of the bowl;
- and
- each segment is capable of being fitted with an insert that overlays the at least one outflow port and is adapted to still permit the outflow of the fluid, while mitigating the likelihood of the ingress of any solid material into the outflow port, thereby reducing the chance of the outflow port from becoming clogged.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.