Device for continuous contacting of fluids and solids
AssigneeAdvanced Separation Technologies Incorporated
InventorsW. Wes Berry, Rae A. Schmeda, Holly S. Kibler
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Abstract
A continuous contacting device is disclosed wherein a fluid stream may be contacted with particulate exchange materials. The device includes a plurality of rotating chambers filled with particulate material. Fluid is supplied individually to these chambers through a plurality feed ports which are in periodic fluid communicating relation with each of the chambers. A plurality of fixed discharge ports which are likewise in periodic fluid communicating relation with each of the chambers is also provided. A process for continuously contacting fluids with the solid particulates is also disclosed.
Claims14
A continuous contacting device comprising:
- (a) a plurality of stationary feed ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about a central axis;
- (b) a plurality of distribution ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about said central axis, said distribution ports being in fluid communicating relation with said stationary feed ports when the respective ports are aligned;
- (c) means mounting a plurality of chambers for rotation about said central axis in unison with said distribution ports, said chambers being adapted to receive ion exchange resins or other solid particulate materials;
- (d) first conduit means providing fluid communication independently between each of said chambers and said distribution ports;
- (e) a plurality of collection ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about said central axis;
- (f) second conduit means providing fluid communication independently between each of said chambers and said collection ports;
- (g) a plurality of stationary discharge ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about said axis, said stationary discharge ports being in fluid communicating relation with said collection ports when the respective ports are aligned;
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- (h) means for rotating in unison said distribution ports, said chambers, and said collection ports at a predetermined speed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.