METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATION OF LIQUIDS

摘要

An apparatus for separating a mixture of liquids of differing densities comprises a separation vessel (1), a frusto conical collection skimmer (3) and a discharge conduit (5) located centrally of vessel (1) to define an annular separation chamber (7). A mixture of liquids is introduced through an inlet port (8) intermediate the upper and lower ends of vessel (1) and one component separated from the mixture emerges through outlet port (9) near the bottom of vessel (1). A less dense component of the mixture overflows into skimmer (3) and is collected via a discharge conduit (5).