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US 2003/0192433 A1Published application
High pressure filter/separator and locking mechanism
AssigneeTM Industrial Supply, Inc.
InventorCarl A. Steiner
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AssigneeTM Industrial Supply, Inc.
InventorCarl A. Steiner
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Disclosed is a two or three phase separator including a centrifugal separator, a demister (if a three phase separator), and a filter contained within a housing. The filter uses an outside-in flow principle. The filter includes an inner layer or a center core that defines a hollow interior. An outer layer is positioned adjacent and surrounding the inner layer. The outer layer includes a re-enforcement layer, a first particle filter layer, a coalescer layer, and a second particle filter layer. An access cover of the separator includes a cover plug, an actuator cam, a plurality of idler cam plates, and a plurality of mechanisms. The access cover cooperates with an opening and an annular groove in the housing to close off and seal the separator.
A separator for gas under pressure, comprising:
A method for filtering gas under pressure in a two or three stage separator, comprising the step of removing dust, particulate material, and moisture from the gas by passing the gas from the outside of a filter to an inside of the filter, wherein the filter includes a filter layer and a coalescer layer.
An access cover for use on a piping or vessel, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.
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Combinations of methods or devices for separating particles from gases or vapours: combinations of devices covered by groups B01D45/00 and B01D46/00
Detachable closure members; Means for tightening closures: attached by one or more members actuated to project behind a part or parts of the frame
Operating means: link and lever
Clamps: ring
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to a separator for gas under pressure, and, more particularly, to a separator that filters the gas in a second or third phase.
2. Description of Related Art
FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of a separator according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a side view with a partial cut-out of the separator shown in FIG. 1 having a second handle and davit;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view with a partial cut-out of a filter according to the present invention;
A complete understanding of the invention will be obtained from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawing figures wherein like reference characters identify like parts throughout.
For purposes of the description hereinafter, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as it is oriented in the drawing figures. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative variations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the invention. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics related to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a separator 10, for example, a three phase or two phase vertical separator, according to the present invention includes a housing 12. Within the housing 12 are a centrifugal separator 14, a demister 16 (if a three phase separator), and a filter 18. The separator 10 further includes a gas inlet 20, a gas vent 22, and a gas outlet 24. In use, the gas enters the separator 10 through the gas inlet 20, passes the first phase centrifugal separator 14, then the second phase demister 16, then the third phase filter 18, and exits the separator 10 through the gas outlet 24. Moisture removed from the gas exits the separator 10 through a drain 25.