发明名称 |
Method and apparatus for separating particles by size |
摘要 |
A method and apparatus for separating a mixture of particles of various sizes in a capillary tube into groups by size using multiple forces of controlled amplitude. Ultrasonic radiation at a first selected frequency is applied to set up a standing pressure wave in the capillary tube, resulting in a first aggregating force which causes particles of all sizes to aggregate at positions within the capillary tube which correspond to nodes or anti-nodes of the standing wave. Transverse vibrations are also applied to the capillary tube. The frequency of the ultrasonic radiation is adjusted to reduce the magnitude of the first aggregating force. Inertial forces resulting from the transverse vibrations then cause the particles to separate by size. The apparatus and method allows a mixture of particles to be separated by size quickly, without requiring the use of high voltages.
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申请公布号 |
US7108137(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2006.09.19 |
申请号 |
US20020263385 |
申请日期 |
2002.10.02 |
申请人 |
WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION |
发明人 |
LAL AMIT;LEE CHUNG HOON |
分类号 |
B01D43/00;B01J8/16;B01J19/10;B03B5/00;G01N15/02 |
主分类号 |
B01D43/00 |
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