APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM FLOWING LIQUIDS OR GASES

摘要

An apparatus for separating solid or particulate matter from a flowing liquid or gas, the apparatus including: a separation panel positioned in the path of flow of the liquid or gas, the separation panel including a plurality of openings, wherein the openings are of a predetermined size such that only solid or particulate matter smaller than that size is able to pass through the openings, and wherein further, the configuration and arrangement of the openings on the separation panel is such that, in use of the apparatus, solid or particulate matter larger than the predetermined size is substantially prevented from adhering to or obstructing the separation panel; and means additional to the separation panel for discouraging any solid or particulate matter from adhering to or obstructing the separation panel, in use of the apparatus.