CROSSFLOW FILTRATION PARTICLE SEPARATOR

摘要

A form of crossflow filtration particle separator which receives a particle laden moving fluid surrounded by a clear moving fluid at a proximal end, and separates the particles into a collection zone, or collector, in response to vortices created by diagonal slits and baffles located from the center of the particle separator to its distal end. The filter operates horizontally in a small amount of space without use of physical filter media or the need of a high pressure flow, while allowing delicate particles to be separated without damage. Particle collection structures allow the separated particles to be carried away in a separate flow.

主权项

1. An apparatus for separating particles from a fluid, the apparatus comprising:
a housing having a substantially horizontal tubular cavity with a closed distal end, with a proximal end configured for receiving a first flow of fluid containing particles to be separated and a second flow of fluid surrounding said first flow; a plurality of adjacent slits and baffles are positioned diagonally along the sides of the housing located from the center of the particle separator to its distal end; and a particle collector positioned at the bottom of said housing; wherein said second flow shields particles from said first flow from exiting said slits; wherein particles collect from the first flow at said particle collector in response to vortices created by a combination of fluid flow striking the baffles and passing through said diagonal slits, and fluid motion on the closed distal end.