Method and device for extraction of liquids from a solid particle material
OwnerBenjamin deMayoinventor
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Abstract
A method, system, and device for separating oil from oil sands or oil shale is disclosed. The method includes heating the oil sands, spinning the heated oil sands, confining the sand particles mechanically, and recovering the oil substantially free of the sand. The method can be used without the addition of chemical extraction agents. The system includes a source of centrifugal force, a heat source, a separation device, and a recovery device. The separation device includes a method of confining the sands while allowing the oil to escape, such as through an aperture.
Claims20
A method for separating oil from oil sands comprising:
- heating the oil sands;
- spinning the heated oil sands;
- confining mechanically sand particles present in the oil sands away from the oil, and
- recovering the oil substantially free of the sand.
A separation device for separating liquids from a solid particulate material, the separation device comprising:
- a structure for confining sand particles;
- a structure for recovering the oil;
- and wherein
- the separation device is subjected to centrifugal force.
A system for separating oil from oil sands comprising:
- a source of centrifugal force;
- a heat source;
- a separation device;
- and
- a recovery device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.