US 2014/0175028 A1 · FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEM, A FLUID PROCESSING APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF TREATING A MIXTURE

Abstract

A fluid treatment system, a fluid processing apparatus and a method of treating a mixture are provided in which a separator has two outlets for different components of mixed fluid. A conduit connecting one of the outlets of the separator to the inlet of the separator is provided to recycle fluid from an outlet of the separator back to the inlet and a pump at the inlet of the separator regulates the fluid flow through the separator at a constant rate. As a result, the flow rate through the separator is increased, which increases the separation efficiency of the separation system. The conduit also functions as a bypass line should the flow of fluid be obstructed through the separator. The conduit may preferably be operated in conjunction with an energy harvester.

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Dependent claims

A fluid treatment system for separating a mixture of a first fluid and a second fluid, comprising:

a separator comprising a separating chamber, an inlet for receiving the mixture, a first outlet for discharge of the first fluid from the separating chamber and a second outlet for discharge of the second fluid from the separating chamber;
a conduit connecting the first outlet to the inlet of the separator that allows fluid communication between the first outlet and the inlet of the separator;
and
a pump at the inlet of the separator that is arranged to draw fluid from the conduit and the mixture of the first fluid and the second fluid.

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Fluid treatment system, a fluid processing apparatus and a method of treating a mixture

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Fluid treatment system, a fluid processing apparatus and a method of treating a mixture

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