SEPARATION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM INORGANIC MATERIAL

摘要

An apparatus for separating hydrocarbons from solid particles, wherein the apparatus comprises a slurry inlet for receiving a slurry comprising water, hydrocarbons and solid particles, a water supply for rinsing water, and a slurry outlet. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of nozzles configured to provide rinsing water as droplets with sufficient speed to induce cavitation in the slurry, and separating means for extracting a liquid containing water and hydrocarbons from the slurry and a separate liquid outlet for the extracted liquid.