摘要 |
Separator apparatus for removing an impurity or contaminant, such as oil or heavy metals, from a fluid, such as a liquid or a gas, comprises a body member having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a fluid flow channel for the flow of fluid through the body member from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet, a plurality of perforated or fluid pervious hollow members, such as spheres or balls, located in the fluid flow channel, wherein at least some of the hollow members contain a fluid treatment medium capable of removing the impurity or contaminant from the fluid as the fluid flows through the fluid flow channel. A fluid pervious or perforated hollow member loaded with a fluid treatment medium is also provided. A method for removing an impurity from a fluid is further provided.
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