US Patent Number
7741574
Publication Date
6-22-2010
Abstract
A separator and related separation methods are for intended use in separating particles having a selected charge from a particle mixture entrained in or carried by a fluid flow. The separator comprises a tubular, elongated body for receiving the fluid flow. At least one and preferably a pair of electrodes may be provided to create an electric field in at least a portion of the body through which the fluid flow passes, and at least one partition defines first and second channels for receiving the flow downstream of the portion of the body including the electric field. In one embodiment, the electrode is oriented such that a direction of gravity acting on particles having a selected charge passing through the electric field directs the selectively charged particles towards the first or second electrode. A system may incorporate the separator, along with a diffuser.
Assignees
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)
Application Number
11/415,555
Filing Date
05/02/2006
Recommended Citation
Stencel, John M. and Gurupira, Tapiwa Zabron, "Particle Separation/Purification System, Diffuser and Related Methods" (2010). Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty Patents. 15.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/caer_patents/15
