ВОЛОКНИСТЫЙ СЛОЙ В СБОРЕ ДЛЯ ТУМАНОУЛОВИТЕЛЯ С ВОЛОКНИСТЫМ СЛОЕМ

Изобретение относится к отделению частиц от газовых потоков с помощью туманоуловителя с волоконным слоем. Волокнистый слой в сборе содержит опору, имеющую верхний конец, нижний конец и цилиндрическую стенку. Стенка определяет внешнее пространство и внутреннее пространство. Стенка имеет отверстия для перемещения газового потока из внешнего пространства во внутреннее пространство. На опоре размещен волокнистый слой, блокирующий стенные отверстия. Волокнистый слой содержит собирающую волокнистую среду и имеет верхнюю часть, верхний концевой край, нижнюю часть, нижний концевой край, поверхность, расположенную выше по течению, и поверхность, расположенную ниже по течению. Слой содержит основание, находящееся рядом с нижним концом опоры, отверстие, находящееся рядом с верхним концом опоры. Газонепроницаемая оболочка находится на расстоянии от поверхности волокнистого слоя в его нижнем концевом крае. Оболочка имеет верхний конец и нижний конец и блокирует течение газового потока в часть волокнистого ...

ФИЛЬТРУЮЩИЙ ВЕНТИЛЯТОР

Изобретение относится к вентиляторостроению, конкретно к фильтрующим вентиляторам, и обеспечивает при своей работе как можно более высокую подачу воздуха, как можно более высокую влагозащиту и высокую способность улавливания пыли при малой необходимой мощности всасывания. Указанный технический результат обеспечивается в фильтрующем вентиляторе электрошкафа или расположенного в корпусе электрического и/или электронного устройства, с создающим поток воздуха нагнетателем, и с фильтрующим элементом (3), который расположен в потоке воздуха и отделяет чистую сторону, на которой расположен вентилятор, от входной стороны, причем фильтрующий элемент (3) удерживается в рамке, которая может укрепляться на корпусе, покрывая проходящее сквозь стену корпуса отверстие для пропуска воздуха, и причем между фильтрующим элементом (3) и нагнетателем расположена защитная решетка (4), изобретение предлагает, что между поверхностью фильтрующего элемента (3) и защитной решеткой (4) предусмотрено не содержащее ...

Корпус устройства для отделения жидкости, предназначенного для отделения жидкости от газожидкостной смеси

Изобретение предназначено для отделения жидкости от газожидкостной смеси. Корпус (1) устройства для отделения жидкости от газожидкостной смеси включает впуск (2) для газожидкостной смеси и группу интегрированных компонентов, содержащую сосуд (3) отделителя жидкости, выполненный с возможностью отделения жидкости от газожидкостной смеси и содержащий отверстие для впуска газожидкостной смеси, отверстие для выпуска жидкости и отверстие для выпуска газа. Группа интегрированных компонентов также содержит группу каналов, при этом стенка каждого канала является частью корпуса (1). Группа каналов содержит впускной канал, выполненный с возможностью направления газожидкостной смеси из впуска (2) корпуса (1) в отверстие для впуска сосуда (3) отделителя жидкости, выпускной канал, выполненный с возможностью направления газа из отверстия для выпуска газа из сосуда (3) отделителя жидкости, буферный бак (5) для жидкости, по меньшей мере, частично отделенный от сосуда (3) отделителя жидкости посредством ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОТДЕЛЕНИЯ И УДАЛЕНИЯ МАСЛА ИЗ ОРГАНИЧЕСКОЙ РАБОЧЕЙ ЖИДКОСТИ

ВОЗДУШНЫЙ ФИЛЬТР ДЛЯ ФИЛЬТРАЦИИ ЖИРОВЫХ ВЕЩЕСТВ

Трехступенчатый сепаратор жидкости

FILTERSYSTEM FÜR DRUCKLUFT

Flüssigkeitsnebelabscheider

ABGEDICHTETER KOMPRESSOR IN SPIRALBAUWEISE

LUFTFILTERVORRICHTUNG

RÜCKSPÜLLUFTFILTERANORDNUNG

Vorrichtung zum Abscheiden von in Gasen und Druckluft mitgefuehrten festen, fluessigen und fremden gasfoermigen Bestandteilen

Abscheider zur Gasreinigung

Filter

A filter assembly includes a casing adapted to permit gas to flow therethrough and a filter provided in the casing to filter gas flowing through the casing. A filter medium (24) is bonded to the casing (10) by a bonding agent (29, 31) which itself provides an inclined surface (30,32) so that liquid on the filter medium is able to drain along the incline. Preferably the bonding agent is a solidified fluid material such as a cured resin or potting compound. The bonding agent may be introduced through an inlet aperture of the filter by a dispensing nozzle 28. A method for manufacturing the filter assembly is also provided. Advantageously the filter assembly is particularly suitable for use in filtering intake air for gas turbines.

Filter assembly

Air filter

An air cleaning filter comprises (A) a layer of water-repellent fibrous fabric and (B) a layer of bundles of water-absorbent fibers, said layer (B) having an air permeability of not less than 100 cm<3>/cm<2> &cirf& s according to JIS-L-1096 "General Fabric Testing Method" 6. 27. 1, A method, and said layer (B) being located upstream of said layer (A). The filter is suitable to remove salt particles for ventilation air even under humid conditions. The water-absorbed layer (B) may be in the form of spun lace or parallel threads or woven threads, each thread comprising plural filaments. The water-repellant layer may comprise non-woven polymeric fibres or water-proofed glass fibre paper.

AN APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING OIL DROPLETS FROM AIR

Oil mist filter

An oil mist filter that is capable of removing oil mist and separating liquids of low viscosity. A filter section (8) in the oil mist filter is of two-stage construction. That is, the filter section (8) includes a filter body (9) disposed in the upper stage for arresting oil mist and a support body (10) disposed in the lower stage below the filter body (9) to support the filter body (9) and capable of separating gas fuel. Further, a space is defined below the filter body (9). When passing through the filter body (9) in the upper stage, the oil mist in the gas fuel is arrested by the filter body (9). The liquid content in the gas fuel is collected below the filter body (9) in the upper stage, and then moves under its own weight along the support body (10) in the lower stage until it is collected in the space defined below the filter body (9). The gas fuel having its liquid content removed is passed through the support body (10) and fed to the engine.

BOWL GUARD

A FILTER

AIR/LIQUID SEPARATOR

OIL/GAS SEPARATOR

APPARATUS FOR THE FILTRATION OF AIR OF OTHER GASEOUS MEDI

... 1479753 Gas filter C A NORGREN Ltd 20 June 1974 27433/74 Headings BID and BIT A filter/coalescer for a compressed air line comprises a head 1 with an inlet 2 and outlet 3, a bowl 13 of metal or transparent material and an upstream coarse filter element 12 located within a downstream fine filter element 11, at least one of the elements being clamped axially against the head. As shown, a rod 20 extends from the head 1, an end closure 22 screwed onto the rod clamps element 12 against surface 7, and an end closure 24 is also screwed to the rod to clamp element 11 against shoulder 18. The end closures may be detachable from or integral with their filter elements and could be retained by nuts on rod 20 instead of screwing directly thereto. The filter elements retain solids and coalesce liquid which collects in bowl 13. A second bowl 28 may be connected between element 11 and outlet 3 and contains absorbent and liquid indicator layers. The head 1 has a frustoconical surface 4 and is clamped into ...

Modular filter element

Fiber collecting media strip for a mist eliminator.

Fiber collecting media strip for a mist eliminator

Fiber bed assembly and fiber bed therefor

Fiber bed assembly and fiber bed therefor

Fiber collecting media strip for a mist eliminator

Fiber collecting media strip for a mist eliminator

OIL SEPARATOR FOR GAS-CLAIMANT INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES

OIL SEPARATOR

AIR CLEANER HOUSING FOR AN AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

GAS/CLIQUID SEPARATOR WITH LIQUID SEPARATION FILTER

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE CLEANING OF AIR AND PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE HUMIDIFICATION

GEHAEUSE AUS KUNSTSTOFF FUER DRUCKLUFTAUFBEREI- TUNGSGERAETE

FILTER DEVICE FOR FILTERING FUEL STEAMS PRODUCED IN THE TANK OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

HOUSING FROM PLASTIC FOR DRUCKLUFTAUFBEREI TUNGSGERAETE

KOALESZENZFILTERELEMENT

Filtereinrichtung

Filtereinrichtung, zur Abscheidung von flüssigen, in Tröpfchen- oder Nebelform vorliegenden Begleitstoffen aus gasförmigen Stoffströmen, umfassend ein Gehäuse (1) und einen darin angeordneten Filtereinsatz (11), der zumindest eine Filterlage (5, 6, 6') und eine Drainageschicht (7) aufweist, wobei die Filterlage (5) eine Eintrittsfläche (5a) und eine Austrittsfläche (5b) für den Stoffstrom aufweist, wobei sich die Drainageschicht (7) in Strömungsrichtung (S) entlang der Unterseite der Filterlage (5) erstreckt, wobei an der Eintrittsfläche (5a) der Filterlage (5) eine Strömungsbarriere (8) vorgesehen ist, welche den an die Drainageschicht (7) angrenzenden Bereich der Eintrittsfläche (5 a) bis zu einem Gesamtanteil zwischen 20% und 50% (5a) und die eintrittsseitige Stirnfläche (7a) der Drainageschicht (7) im Wesentlichen vollständig abdeckt.

HOUSING FROM PLASTIC FOR DRUCKLUFTAUFBEREI TUNGSGERAETE

FLOODED COMPRESSOR SEPARATOR.

DEVICE FOR REMOVING FROM OILS FROM A RIVER COMPRESSED GAS.

FILTERING UNIT

Filter end cap attachment

Cyclone, cyclone mist eliminator and method of use

A cyclone for a cyclone mist eliminator. The cyclone has an inner wall enclosing an inner chamber having an inlet end and an opposed outlet end, an outer wall surrounding and spaced outwardly from the inner wall to create an outer chamber in a spacing between the inner wall and the outer wall, openings formed in the inner wall to permit fluid in the inner chamber to pass through the openings and into the outer chamber, a swirler positioned at the inlet end of the inner chamber, and a fiber pad positioned in the outer chamber.

Air filter

Reverse flow air filter arrangement and method

AIR-OIL SEPARATOR

LIQUID/GAS SEPARATOR

DRAINED COALESCER

The present invention relates to an apparatus for separating liquid from a gas/liquid mixture, comprising: a housing; a gas/liquid mixture inlet located at a lower side of the housing; a coalescer placed in the housing above the gas/liquid mixture inlet for extending the volume of liquid droplets from the mixture passing the coalescer; at least one liquid feed, which liquid feed runs at least partially through the coalescer and ends at location below the gas/liquid mixture inlet; a liquid outlet for the separated liquid fraction located at a lower side of the housing under the coalescer; and a gas outlet for the separated gas fraction located at an upper side of the housing above the coalescer.

AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND PROCESS

... 222-040 AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND PROCESS An air purification system and process are provided that are capable of ensuring oil-free moisture-free and particulate- and microbial contaminant-free pharmaceutical quality air, the air purification system comprising, in combination, and in the sequence indicated: (1) an oil and water coalescer filter; (2) an adsorbent or desiccant dryer; (3) an oil vapor adsorbed; (4) an after-filter; and (5) a bacterial-retentive final filter.

PIPE-LINE FILTER WITH EXPOSABLE FILTER ELEMENT

DEMISTER ASSEMBLY FOR REMOVING LIQUIDS FROM GASES

A demister assembly is provided for removing and reclaiming liquids from gases, and particularly engine lubricating oil aerosols from leakage air in gas turbine engines. When in series connection to an air rent line from a gas turbine engine, the demister strips out oil from the air before it is vented overboard while producing a moderate noise reduction and imposing only slightly higher back pressure on the system. By increasing in number selected demister components, the noise reduction can be significantly increased, with minimal increase in back pressure, combining a silencer function with the demister function.

FILTER VAPOR TRAP

COOLER-FILTER UNIT FOR COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS

MICRO-POROUS TUBULAR FILTER

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILTERING LIQUID PARTICLES FROM INSPIRATORY GAS FLOW OF A PATIENT BREATHING CIRCUIT AFFILIATED WITH A VENTILATOR AND/OR NITRIC OXIDE DELIVERY SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to a filter apparatus for filtering liquid from a gas, the apparatus having a first housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet; a first filter media disposed in the first housing; a second filter media disposed in the housing; and a second housing forming a first collection basin disposed in the flow path between the first filter media and the second filter media, so that a path is defined for the gas flowing from the inlet, through the first filter media, past the collection basin, through the second filter media, and to the outlet. The present disclosure also relates to a method of passing a gas through a coalescing filter media and through a hydrophobic filter media.

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT INLET ASSEMBLY WITH FILTER

An inlet assembly for an auxiliary power unit for an aircraft, including a duct configured to provide fluid communication from an environment of the aircraft to an inlet of an engine of the auxiliary power unit, and a filter received in and extending across the duct. The filter includes a first filter portion permeable to air, positioned across only part of the duct and defining a transverse edge in the duct; a second filter portion permeable to air and extending from the transverse edge to an end downstream of the transverse edge, and a collection member impermeable to water. The collection member extends between the downstream end and a duct wall. The first and second filter portions are non-parallel and the second filter portion and the collection member are non-parallel. An auxiliary power unit assembly and a method of feeding air to an internal combustion engine are also discussed.

AIR FILTER FOR GREASE FILTERING

The application relates according to one embodiment to an air filter (104) for grease filtering. The filter comprises a filter mounting element (112) for installing the filter in connection with an intake opening (102) of an air ventilation duct (101), at least one mechanical separation element (120) for separating solid impurities from flowing air (103), and a UV source mounting element (132) capable of being fitted with a UV source (130) for generating UV light. The UV light and a catalyst coating present inside the filter are adapted to transform the physical state of grease flowing into the ventilation duct along with the airflow.

DEVICE FOR OIL SEPARATION AND REMOVAL FROM AN ORGANIC WORKING FLUID

Device for oil separation and removal from a working fluid of an organic Rankine cycle plant, said plant having at least a supply pump (6), at least a heat exchanger (1,16), an expansion turbine (5), a condenser (4), wherein the device is provided with a separator (2) and collection means (3), located between the evaporator (1) and the condenser (4) or between the evaporator (1) and a regenerator (16) of the organic Rankine cycle plant.

DEMISTER ASSEMBLY FOR REMOVING LIQUIDS FROM GASES

HELICALLY WRAPPED FILTER

A filter cartridge is provided for filtering particulates in fluid and gas streams. The filter cartridge has a filter element for filtering the streams and a helical wrap to give stability to the pleats in response to radially outward flew. The wrap has an outer layer for attaching to the filter element and an inner layer for strength and resisting pressure drops across the filter element.

MULTI-CANDLE FIBER MIST ELIMINATOR

FILTER

IN-LINE FILTER DEVICE FOR COMPRESSED AIR

IN-LINE FILTER DEVICE FOR COMPRESSED AIR HAVING MIST FILTER AND AIR COLLECTOR

FLUTED FILTER MEDIA FOR A FIBER BED MIST ELIMINATOR

The present invention is directed to a fiber bed mist eliminator system useful for the removal of aerosols of less than 3 microns from a moving gas stream. The fiber bed mist eliminator system includes an enclosed filter vessel having an inlet and an outlet. A fluted filter media is provided in the filter vessel for the removal of the aerosols from the moving gas stream.

Filter zum Reinigen von Flüssigkeiten und Gasen.

Drehstabfederung

Filtervorrichtung zur Filtration von Luft oder anderen gasförmigen Medien

Air-conditioning equipment with a housing

COMPRESSOR PLANT WITH A DEVICE FOR REMOVING FROM OEL FROM A RIVER COMPRESSED GAS.

Apparatus for separating particles, in particular of oil mist, and a control method for the same.

Ein Gerät zum Abscheiden von Partikeln, insbesondere von Ölnebel, weist ein Gehäuse (12) mit wenigstens einem in diesem befestigbaren und nach Öffnen einer Tür (20) herausnehmbaren Filter (16) auf. Das mit einem die Luft absaugenden Ventilator (17) versehene Gehäuse (12) ist einerseits mit einer Anschlussöffnung (32) für mindestens einen Verbindungsschlauch (14) in den zu reinigenden Raum sowie andererseits zumindest mit einer Austrittsöffnung (11) für das Ausblasen der gefilterten Luft versehen. Die Tür (20) ist derart am Gehäuse (12) angelenkt, dass sie von der Schliessstellung durch Mittel in einer annähernd horizontalen Offenstellung nach aussen schwenkbar gehalten ist. Sie dient dabei als Ablagefläche für einen auszuwechselnden Filter (16) bzw. zum Auffangen der abtropfenden Partikeln vom daraufgestellten Filter. Das Gerät (10) bietet damit bei einfacher Konstruktion ein komfortables Handling für den Wechsel der Filter (16).

Apparatus for separating particles, in particular of oil mist, as well as a control method for the same.

Ein Gerät zum Abscheiden von Partikeln, insbesondere von Ölnebel, weist ein Gehäuse (12) mit wenigstens einem in diesem befestigbaren und nach Öffnen einer Tür (20) herausnehmbaren Filter (16) auf. Das mit einem die Luft absaugenden Ventilator (17) versehene Gehäuse (12) ist einerseits mit einer Anschlussöffnung (32) für mindestens einen Verbindungsschlauch (14) in den zu reinigenden Raum sowie andererseits zumindest mit einer Austrittsöffnung (11) für das Ausblasen der gefilterten Luft versehen. Die Tür (20) ist derart am Gehäuse (12) angelenkt, dass sie von der Schliessstellung durch Mittel in einer annähernd horizontalen Offenstellung nach aussen schwenkbar gehalten ist. Sie dient dabei als Ablagefläche für einen auszuwechselnden Filter (16) bzw. zum Auffangen der abtropfenden Partikel vom daraufgestellten Filter. Das Gerät (10) bietet damit bei einfacher Konstruktion ein komfortables Handling für den Wechsel der Filter (16).

SERVICE UNIT FOR A PNEUMATIC ARGUMENT.

Wärmeund humidity exchange filter, procedure for its production and its use.

РАЗДЕЛИТЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Разделительное устройство для отделения жидкости из входящего потока, содержащего в основном газ, содержащее емкость или секцию трубопровода с выходом для газа из емкости или секции трубопровода, выходом для жидкости из емкости или секции трубопровода и входом для входящего потока в емкость или секцию трубопровода, отличающееся тем, что дополнительно содержит поточный коллектор для приема и перемещения входящего потока в направлении пористого трубчатого корпуса, проходящего в направлении выхода газа и принимающего весь или в основном весь входящий поток, при этом часть входящего потока проходит через трубчатый корпус к выходу газа, в то время как остальная часть входящего потока проходит через пористую стенку трубчатого корпуса, и кольцевое пространство, образованное между трубчатым корпусом и стенкой емкости или секцией трубопровода и открытое для газового потока в направлении к выходу газа.

OF SEPARATION OF THE OIL, WATER, GAS AND THE SOLID PARTICLES IN PRODUCTION OF OIL AND/OR GAS

METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF GASEOUS POLLUTANT FROM FLOW IS CONTAMINATED GAS

With the configuration of the filter element assembly

APPARATUS Of ASPIRATION AND CLEANING WATER AND/OR DUST

DEMISTER ASSEMBLY FOR REMOVING LIQUIDS FROM GASES

FILTER HAS AIR HAS DRAWER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE.

Suspension with torsion bars

CASE PASS KEY FOR PROCESSORS Of Compressed air

FILTER DEVICE AND USE OF THE DEVICE FOR SEPARATING AND COLLECTING DUST FROM BRAKING

Device for separating an air/oil mixture

Apparatus for filtering and removing liquid for maintaining a pneumatic pressure fluid in good working condition

Air filter

LIQUID/GAS SEPARATOR FLUID

Housing of a liquid separation device for separating a liquid from a gas-liquid mixture

DEVICE Of AIR INLET, READY TO FORM AT LEAST a PORTION OF LINE Of AIR INLET FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF MOTOR VEHICLE.

L'invention concerne un dispositif d'admission d'air pour moteur à combustion interne de véhicule automobile comportant au moins une bouche (1) d'entrée d'air, un boîtier (2) de filtration d'air présentant une entrée (3) et une sortie (4) d'air disposées de part et d'autre d'une zone (5) de filtration et une chambre (6) dite de décantation vidangeable située sous la zone (5) de filtration et, disposée entre ladite bouche (1) d'entrée d'air et ledit boîtier (2) de filtration, une chambre (8) supplémentaire vidangeable de collecte de liquide. Ce dispositif est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend, entre la chambre (6) de décantation et la chambre (8) supplémentaire de collecte, au moins un passage (9) de communication et de vidange de la chambre (6) de décantation dans la chambre (8) supplémentaire, ledit passage (9) de communication étant équipé d'au moins un organe (10) d'obturation sensible à la pression.

Demister for sodium entrained in inert gas - heated sintered metal screen traps and collects liquid sodium when organic coated

COMPONENT HAS MULTIPLE ROLES FOR COMPRESSED-AIR INSTALLATIONS

Gas separating device for case of internal combustion engine of road vehicle e.g. car, has liquid e.g. oil, draining channel arranged at side of treated gas downstream zone for flow of liquid passed through medium

Le dispositif (10) de séparation d'huile des gaz de carter (G) d'un moteur à combustion interne comprend : - un rotor monté rotatif autour d'un axe (A), qui intègre un élément de séparation (100) avec un média (12) coalesceur d'huile, cet élément délimitant une zone amont (Z1) de gaz non traités communiquant avec le carter moteur et une zone aval (Z2) de gaz traités communiquant avec une sortie (S) ; - un stator muni d'une canalisation de drainage (24) d'huile, ce stator incorporant la sortie pour l'évacuation de gaz traités (GP). Pour cumuler l'effet centrifuge et la force du débit de gaz, le gaz circule de façon radiale de l'intérieur vers le périmètre extérieur de l'élément coalesceur tournant. Les particules d'huile qui traversent également le média forment des gouttes qui sont expulsées extérieurement vers un collecteur et/ou une canalisation de drainage dans un point bas de la périphérie du rotor.

A SEPARATOR

PERFECTIONING IN FILTER

OIL SEPARATOR

Provided is an oil separator comprising a casing that has an inlet for air and an outlet for air, and a collision member that is provided inside the casing. Air that contains an oil component is introduced through the inlet into the casing and made to collide with the collision member so that the oil component separates from the introduced air and is recovered. The outlet opens in the horizontal direction of the casing. The oil separator is mounted to the outlet, and additionally comprises an elbow member having an L-shape that protrudes in the horizontal direction from the outlet and bends and extends upward.

Deaerator outlet diffuser

A deaerator includes a case defining a vortex chamber and a fluid inlet for allowing a mixture of lubricating liquid and air to pass through the case into the vortex chamber. An air outlet allows air flow out of the deaerator, and a liquid outlet allows lubricating liquid flow out of the deaerator. A porous diffuser is positioned proximate the liquid outlet for slowing the flow of lubricating liquid.

LIQUID DRAINAGE FROM COALESCING FILTER MEDIUM WITH DRAINAGE CHANNELS

A coalescing filter includes a coalescing filter medium having an entrance face and an exit face and a surface energy, the coalescing filter also having a drainage channel in the coalescing filter medium, the drainage channel being a woven or non-woven fiber construct having a pore size greater than the pore size of said coalescing filter medium and having a surface energy that is lower than the surface energy of the coalescing filter medium, the drainage channel extending at a downward angle relative to the direction from the entrance face to the exit face. 1. A coalescing filter comprising:a coalescing filter medium having an entrance face and an exit face and a pore size and a surface energy;a drainage channel in said coalescing filter medium, said drainage channel being a woven or non-woven fiber construct having a pore size greater than the pore size of said coalescing filter medium and having a surface energy that is lower than the surface energy of said coalescing filter medium, said drainage channel extending at a downward angle relative to the direction from said entrance face to said exit face.2. The coalescing filter of claim 1 , wherein the drainage channel extends at a downward angle from 42 degrees or more to 48 or less degrees.3. The coalescing filter of claim 2 , wherein the drainage channel extends at a downward angle of 44 or greater to 46 or less degrees.4. The coalescing filter of claim 1 , wherein the coalescing filter medium has an average pore size opening of from 10 microns or more to 20 microns or less5. The coalescing filter of claim 4 , wherein the drainage channel has an average pore size opening of from 200 microns or more to 1000 microns or less6. The coalescing filter of claim 1 , wherein the coalescing filter is to filter a liquid from a gas stream and the surface energy of said drainage channel is such that the liquid to be separated has a contact angle with the material of the drainage channel of 90 degrees or more.7. The coalescing ...

Fiber bed assembly including a re-entrainment control device for a fiber bed mist eliminator

A fiber bed assembly used to remove aerosols and/or wetted soluble solids from a moving gas stream includes a fiber bed support and a fiber bed supported by the fiber bed support so that the gas stream passes through the fiber bed moving from an upstream space to a downstream space with respect to the fiber bed. A re-entrainment control device is located within a downstream space defined by the fiber bed so that at least a portion of the gas stream passes through the re-entrainment control device. The re-entrainment control device is shaped to change the direction of the average flow path of the gas stream as the gas stream passes through the re-entrainment control device so as to cause aerosols and/or wettable solids contained therein to be separated from the gas stream by inertial force. A re-entrainment control device and method of use are also disclosed.

Exhaust Substance Removal

In one implementation, a substance removal apparatus may include a collection unit and a removal unit. The collection unit may have a structure forming a channel and an inlet to receive an exhaust from a print system. The removal unit may separate a substance from the exhaust and transfer heat from the exhaust to the print system. The removal unit may include a heat exchanger and an impaction mechanism.

FILTER CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLIES

A filter cartridge for surgical gas delivery systems includes a filter housing configured to be seated in a filter cartridge interface of a surgical gas delivery system. A first filter element is seated in a first end portion of the filter housing. A second filter element is seated in a second end portion of the filter housing opposite the first end portion. A third filter element is seated in the filter housing between the first and second filter elements. The third filter element can include an activated carbon material, such as an activated carbon disc. 1. A filter cartridge for surgical gas delivery systems comprising:a filter housing configured to be seated in a filter cartridge interface of a surgical gas delivery system;a first filter element seated in a first end portion of the filter housing;a second filter element seated in a second end portion of the filter housing opposite the first end portion; anda third filter element seated in the filter housing between the first and second filter elements.2. A filter cartridge as recited in claim 1 , wherein the third filter element includes an activated carbon material.3. A filter cartridge as recited in claim 2 , wherein the third filter element includes an activated carbon disc.4. A filter cartridge as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second filter elements includes a pleated filter material.5. A filter cartridge as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a separator wall within the filter housing between the first filter element and the second filter element.6. A filter cartridge as recited in claim 5 , wherein the separator wall includes a gas aperture therethrough claim 5 , wherein a plenum is defined between the separator wall and the third filter element claim 5 , wherein the gas aperture is configured to pressurize the plenum with gas for utilization of a larger cross-sectional area of the third filter element than that of the gas aperture.7. A filter cartridge as recited in claim 6 , ...

FILTER ELEMENTS, AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF USE AND ASSEMBLY

Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described. 1. A filter cartridge comprising:(a) filtration media comprising pleated media arranged around a central open volume, the filtration media extending from a filtration media first end to a filtration media second end;(b) a liner for supporting the pleated media arranged around a central open volume, the liner extending from a liner first end to a liner second end; (i) the filtration media first end and the liner first end extend into the first, open, end cap;', '(ii) the filtration media second end and the liner second end extend into the second, closed, end cap;', '(iii) the first, open, end cap comprises an internal surface forming an opening through the first, open, end cap, wherein the filter cartridge comprises a central axis extending through the central open volume, the second end cap, and the opening in the first end cap;', '(iv) the internal surface is located between the liner first end and the filter cartridge axis, and includes a seal surface constructed to form a seal against an air cleaner seal surface; and', '(v) the internal surface comprises a plurality of outwardly proj ecting and axially extending portions and a plurality of inwardly projecting and axially extending portions., '(c) a first, open, end cap and a second, closed, end cap, wherein2. A filter cartridge according to wherein:(a) the pleated media arranged around a central open volume is arranged in a cylindrical configuration.3. A filter cartridge according to wherein:(a) the pleated media arranged around a central open volume is arranged in a conical configuration.4. A filter cartridge according to wherein:(a) a thickness of the first end cap between the internal surface and the liner first end varies along ...

Air intake device for fuel cell vehicle

Provided is a cooling structure for vehicle electrical components that is capable of solving problems due to water contained in intake air. Air used in an electricity generation reaction and air necessary for self-cooling is supplied to a fuel cell stack ( 11 ) via an intake duct ( 2 ). Dust and chemical substances in the air are removed by a dust/chemical substance filter ( 3 ) provided on the fuel cell stack ( 11 ) side within the intake duct ( 2 ). Furthermore, air and water are primarily separated by a water filter ( 4 ) provided in the intake duct ( 2 ) upstream by a prescribed distance in the air flow direction from the dust/chemical substance filter ( 3 ). Therefore, water in the intake air does not reach the dust/chemical substance filter ( 3 ) and the fuel cell stack ( 11 ), and various problems due to water contained in the intake air can be solved.

CENTRIFUGAL DEAERATOR FOR A TURBOMACHINE

The invention relates to a centrifugal deaerator for an air/oil mixture of a turbomachine, comprising: an annular housing () for the centrifugal separation of said mixture, arranged around a hollow shaft (); axial inlets () for the flow of said air/oil mixture into said housing (); a pinion () for rotating said housing (); and radial oil outlets () and oil-free air outlets (), characterised in that it comprises a metal foam () housed in said housing () by partially extending along the axial direction (XX′) so as to define two successive spaces, a foam-free space () and a foam-lined space (), said foam-free space opening up towards said axial inlets. A device can be advantageously added to the hollow shaft in order to reduce the free-vortex phenomenon and to thereby significantly reduce the load losses of the deaerator. 1. Centrifugal deaerator for an air/oil mixture of a turbomachine comprising:an annular housing for the centrifugal separation of said mixture arranged around a hollow shaft extending along a direction, so-called axial direction, and delimited by an outer annular wall and an inner annular wall,at least one axial inlet of said air/oil mixture in said housing,a pinion for rotating said housing comprising a web securely connected to said inner and outer annular walls such that a rotation of said pinion drives said housing in rotation,at least one radial oil outlet arranged in said outer wall and configured to be able to evacuate the oil separated from said mixture towards the outside of the deaerator,at least one de-oiled air outlet arranged in said inner wall and configured to be able to evacuate the de-oiled air towards said hollow shaft,characterised in that it comprises a metal foam housed in said housing by extending partially along said axial direction so as to delimit two successive spaces along the axial direction (X′X), a foam-free space and a foam-lined space, said foam-free space opening onto said axial inlet(s).2. Deaerator according to claim ...

NBC FILTRATION SYSTEMS

A collective NBC filtration system (FIG. A) for providing positive-pressure purified air to a plurality of subjects in a protected space, or in an environment which cannot be maintained at positive pressure, in conjunction with one or more facepiece fluidly connected to the NBC filtration system. The system comprises: A casing body [] including a first section [] defining an inner volume therein, and a second section [] adjacent to the first section. The second section includes an inlet port [], The first section has a larger cross-section than the second section, and forms a peripheral first ledge [] surrounding the second section. At least one NBC filter accommodated in the inner volume. The at least one NBC filter is supported on the first ledge [ A lid [] including a central portion [] and a second ledge [] surrounding the central portion. The central portion [] includes a plurality of outlet ports [], which are sealable. The lid [] is openable to provide access to the inner volume and is securely closeable to affix the at least one NBC filter therein the inner volume by the second ledge [], The lid [] and the at least one NBC filter define, when the lid is securely closed, an outlet compartment there between. The outlet compartment has about the same cross-section as the second section. A blower [ housed within the second section. A suction port of the blower being fluidly coupled to the inlet port. The system is configured such that the second section [ fluidly couples the inlet port [ to at least one inlet of the respective at least one NBC filter, and, when the lid [ is securely closed, the outlet compartment [ fluidly couples at least one outlet of the respective at least one NBC filter to the one or more outlet ports [ but is otherwise fluidly sealed, thereby preventing potentially contaminated air from entering the outlet compartment, except via the at least one NBC filter. 1. An NBC filtration system configured to provide positive-pressure , purified air ...

Separating Module, Line Module, and Ventilation Device

A separating module for a ventilation device has a housing that surrounds a separating element designed to separate liquid particles from a gas flow. A line module and a ventilation device with such a separating module and such a line module are provided. The housing of the separating module is designed to be connected to the line module that has at least three geometrically parallel channels and the housing of the separating module has corresponding housing openings to be connected to the at least three channels. Several separating modules and several line modules can be combined to adapt the ventilation system as needed. 1. A separating module for a ventilation device , wherein the ventilation device is configured to discharge a gas flow laden with liquid particles from a component of an internal combustion engine , the separating module comprising:a separating element configured to separate liquid particles from the gas flow laden with liquid particles;a housing surrounding the separating element;the housing configured to be connected to a line module comprising at least three channels that are geometrically parallel to each other, the housing comprising housing openings that correspond to the at least three channels.2. The separating module according to claim 1 , wherein the separating element comprises at least one annular filter medium configured to separate the liquid particles from the gas flow laden with liquid particles and wherein the housing is essentially cylindrical and comprises an annular wall surface claim 1 , a first cover surface claim 1 , and a second cover surface claim 1 , wherein the first and second cover surfaces cover at least areas of end faces of the annular wall surface claim 1 , wherein the housing openings are arranged on the first cover surface.3. The separating module according to claim 2 , wherein the first cover surface provided with the housing openings forms a flange plane and the housing openings are arranged in the flange plane ...

SNAP IN PLACE NATURAL GAS FILTER

A filter that is retained in a shell housing by the use of a snap connection. The filter includes an endplate having snap features that interact with a groove in an inner portion of the shell housing. The groove may extend 360 degrees around an inner circumference of the shell housing. Accordingly, when the shell is unthreaded from the head for service (e.g., during a filter replacement service), the shell only needs to be displaced the length of the inner radial seal interface between the shell and the head, not the entire length of the filter media thereby minimizing the stroke length needed to service the filter assembly. 1. A filter assembly comprising:a shell housing having an internally threaded portion adjacent an open end of the shell housing and a groove, the internally threaded portion positioned between the groove and the open end of the shell housing, the shell housing configured to be threaded onto a head; anda filter cartridge removably received within the shell housing, the filter cartridge having a filter media positioned between a top endplate and a bottom endplate, the top endplate including a flexible tab configured to form a snap connection with the groove such that the filter cartridge is retained in the shell housing, the flexible tab includes a lever arm that extends above a top surface of the shell housing when the filter cartridge is received in the shell housing.2. (canceled)3. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the shell housing includes a shell lead-in ramp positioned between the internally threaded portion and the groove.4. The filter assembly of claim 3 , wherein the flexible tab includes a tab lead-in ramp configured to interface with the shell lead-in ramp during installation of the filter cartridge into the shell housing such that the tab lead-in ramp and the shell lead in ramp displaces a barb of the flexible tab for insertion into the groove.5. The filter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the groove extends a full 360 degrees ...

IMPACT CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR FRACTION COLLECTION IN SUPERCRITICAL FLUID SYSTEMS

A separator (e.g. an impact centrifugal separator) is for use in collection of liquid portions of a bi-phasic flowstream in a supercritical fluid system. A separator chamber defines an interior space, surrounded by a spiral channel and that has an exit at a lower portion of the separator chamber. A flowstream director (e.g. an entry lube) focuses the flowstream so that the flowstream impacts a wail of the spiral channel at an angle that promotes coalescence of the liquid component. The spiral channel may promote further coalescence of the liquid portions within the constraining spiral channel after impact. A central director may be included in the interior space of the separator chamber to promote flow of the gaseous component toward the exit. A dripper may be included in fluid communication with the spiral channel, for example, in the exit and to direct the coalesced liquid into a collection vessel. 1. A separator for use in collection of liquid portions of a bi-phasic flowstream in a supercritical fluid system , the bi-phasic flowstream including a gaseous and liquid component , the impact centrifugal separator comprising:a separator chamber defining an interior space surrounded by a spiral channel that is open to the interior space, the interior space having an exit at a lower portion of the separator chamber, anda flowstream director configured to focus the bi-phasic flowstream into the spiral channel so that the bi-phasic flowstream impacts a wall of the spiral channel at an angle that promotes coalescence of the liquid component within the spiral channel.2. The impact centrifugal separator of claim 1 , wherein the flowstream director comprises an entry tube claim 1 , having a distal end claim 1 , entering the separator chamber so that the bi-phasic flowstream leaving the distal end is focused and impacts the wall of the spiral channel at an angle that promotes coalescence of the liquid component within the constraining spiral channel.3. The impact centrifugal ...

FILTER ELEMENT CONFIGURATIONS

The current technology relates to various filter elements configurations where a substrate layer defines a surface having a treatment. The treatment increases a roll off angle of the surface for a 50 water droplet when the surface is immersed in toluene. The filter element can have a housing and the substrate disposed in the housing. In some embodiments the substrate layer defines a plurality of pleats extending between pleat folds that form flow faces of the media. In some embodiments the substrate is incorporated into single facer media of a filter element. In some embodiments the substrate layer is incorporated in a filter element having a flow-by configuration. In some embodiments the substrate layer is incorporated in a filter element having a cross-flow configuration. Some embodiments relate to a vent. Some embodiments relate to a barrier assembly and/or a fuel filter element. Various other filter elements are described. 1. A filter element comprising:a substrate layer defining a first surface having a treatment that increases a roll off angle of the first surface for a 50 μL water droplet when the first surface is immersed in toluene, wherein the substrate layer defines a plurality of pleats extending between a first set of pleat folds and a second set of pleat folds, wherein the first set of pleat folds defines a first face and the second set of pleat folds defines a second face.2. The filter element of any one of and - , wherein the roll off angle of the first surface is in a range of 50 degrees to 90 degrees and the first surface has a contact angle in a range of 90 degrees to 180 degrees for a 50 μL water droplet when the first surface is immersed in toluene.3. The filter element of any one of - and - , wherein the first face is opposite the second face relative to the filter element.4. The filter element of any one of - and - , wherein a distance between each adjacent pleat fold in the first set of pleat folds is greater than a distance between each ...

VENTILATION DEVICE FOR FILTERING AIR AND FOR SEPARATING WATER AEROSOLS FROM AIR

A ventilation device for filtering air and for separating water aerosols from air may include at least one filter element, at least one housing, at least one fan, and at least one flow adapter. The filter element may be secured in the housing such that air is flowable through an inlet opening of the housing to an outlet opening of the housing in a flow direction. The fan may be secured on the outlet opening downstream of the housing in the flow direction. The flow adapter may be secured on the inlet opening upstream of the housing in the flow direction. A coupling frame may be secured in an airtight manner between the housing and the flow adapter. The coupling frame may include a discharge channel arrangement for draining water collected in the at least one filter element. 1. A ventilation device for filtering air and for separating water aerosols from air , comprising:at least one filter element, at least one housing, at least one fan, and at least one flow adapter;the at least one filter element secured in the at least one housing such that air is flowable through an inlet opening of the at least one housing to an outlet opening of the at least one housing in a flow direction;the at least one fan secured on the outlet opening downstream of the at least one housing in the flow direction;the at least one flow adapter secured on the inlet opening upstream of the at least one housing in the flow direction;a coupling frame secured in an airtight manner between the at least one housing and the at least one flow adapter; andwherein the coupling frame includes a discharge channel arrangement for draining water collected in the at least one filter element.2. The ventilation device according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge channel arrangement includes at least one horizontal gulley channel connected in a fluidic manner to a drip-off region of the at least one housing.3. The ventilation device according to claim 2 , wherein:the at least one gulley channel includes at ...

Air/Oil Separator

The air/oil separator uses a multi-chambered reservoir tank, which is divided into four separate internal chambers. The discharge oil passes sequentially through the chambers within the separator progressively separating and collecting the liquid oil from the discharge. The separator has an elongated reservoir chamber and three additional chambers, a deflector chamber, a screen chamber and a filter chamber located over the reservoir chamber. The separator includes two removable diffuser plates suspended within the reservoir chamber. The separator includes a replaceable screen separating the reservoir and screen chambers and filter element mounted within the filter chamber. Discharged oil enters the separator through a side oriented inlet port into the deflector chamber. The discharge oil is directed against an internal deflector wall within the deflector chamber that redirects the flow radially before falling vertically into the main reservoir chamber below. 1. An air/oil separator used as part of a closed loop oil seal system for a vacuum pump , which separates and collects oil particulate from the oil discharge , generated by the operation of the vacuum pump , where the oil discharge includes liquid oil and gaseous oil mist , the separator comprising:a multi-chambered separator housing having an interior thereof for receiving the oil discharge from the pump and accumulating liquid oil separated from the oil discharge,the housing interior divided internally into an elongated reservoir chamber having a forward portion and an aft portion thereof, a deflector chamber spaced above the forward portion of the reservoir chamber and in open communication with the reservoir chamber, a screen chamber spaced above the aft portion of the reservoir chamber in open communication with the reservoir chamber, and a filter chamber spaced above the forward portion of the reservoir chamber in open communication with the screen chamber,the separator housing includes a side oriented ...

Rotating Separator with Housing Preventing Separated Liquid Carryover

A rotating separator has a housing preventing separated liquid carryover. A plenum between the annular rotating separating filter element and the housing sidewall has one or more flow path separating guides minimizing the flow of separated liquid to the outlet. The flow path guides may include one or more fins and/or swirl flow dampers and/or a configured surface.

FILTER CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLIES

A filter cartridge for a surgical gas delivery system is disclosed which includes a housing having a front end and a rear end and defining a first interior flow path extending downstream from a first inlet at the rear end of the housing to a first outlet at the front end of the housing, and a second interior flow path extending upstream from a second inlet at the front end the housing to a second outlet at the rear end of the housing, a first pleated filter element operatively associated with the first interior flow path, a second pleated filter element operatively associated with the second interior flow path, and a carbon filter disc operatively associated with the second interior flow path and positioned adjacent a downstream side of the second pleated filter element. 1. A filter cartridge for a surgical gas delivery system comprising:a) a housing having a front end and a rear end and defining a first interior flow path extending downstream from a first inlet at the rear end of the housing to a first outlet at the front end of the housing, and a second interior flow path extending upstream from a second inlet at the front end the housing to a second outlet at the rear end of the housing;b) a first pleated filter element operatively associated with the first interior flow path;c) a second pleated filter element operatively associated with the second interior flow path; andd) a carbon filter disc operatively associated with the second interior flow path and positioned adjacent a downstream side of the second pleated filter element.2. A filter cartridge as recited in claim 1 , wherein a third interior flow path is defined in the housing extending downstream from a third inlet at the rear end of the housing to a third outlet at the front end of the housing.3. A filter cartridge as recited in claim 2 , wherein a non-woven filter element is operatively associated with the third interior flow path.4. A filter cartridge as recited in claim 3 , wherein the non-woven ...

Housing, Housing Cover and Connecting Part of a Device for Separating at Least One Fluid From a Gas and a Device for the Separation of a Fluid

Described is a housing () for a separating device () for separating fluid from a gas, a housing cover () and a connecting part () of a device () and a device () for separating a fluid. The housing () has at least one first gas passage (), which is centrally disposed relative to an axis () on a connection device (). The housing () has at least one second gas passage (), which is disposed radially outside the at least one first gas passage () with respect to the axis (). The housing () has at least one fluid outlet () for fluid separated from the gas, which is disposed radially between the at least one first gas passage () and the at least one second gas passage () with respect to the axis (). Between the at least one second gas passage () and the at least one fluid outlet (), at least one housing-side fluid outlet sealing part () of at least one fluid outlet sealing device () is disposed, which is configured to sealingly interact with at least one corresponding connection-side fluid outlet sealing part () of the connecting part (), which is provided for connecting the housing () with the connection device (). 11812. A housing () of a separating device () for separating a fluid from a gas , wherein:{'b': 30', '14, 'the housing having an assembly axis () extending longitudinally through the housing, a first axial end of the housing configured to replaceably mount onto a connecting device ();'} [{'b': 82', '30', '18', '14, 'at least one first gas passage () arranged centrally on the assembly axis () of the housing () and connecting to the connecting device ();'}, {'b': 52', '30', '82, 'at least one second gas passage () which, with respect to the assembly axis (), is disposed radially outward from the at least one first gas passage ();'}, {'b': 36', '48', '64', '30', '82', '52, 'at least one fluid outlet (, , ) for fluid separated from the gas disposed with regard to the assembly axis () radially between the at least one first gas passage () and the at least one second ...

Rotating Separator with Housing Preventing Separated Liquid Carryover

A rotating separator has a housing preventing separated liquid carryover. A plenum between the annular rotating separating filter element and the housing sidewall has one or more flow path separating guides minimizing the flow of separated liquid to the outlet. The flow path guides may include one or more fins and/or swirl flow dampers and/or a configured surface. 1. A rotating separator for separating liquid from a fluid mixture , the rotating separator comprising:a housing having a sidewall with an inner surface; an inlet for supplying the mixture to the hollow interior,', 'an outlet delivering a separated component of the mixture from the plenum, and', 'a drain delivering separated liquid from the plenum, the direction of flow through the annular rotating separating filter element being inside-out from the hollow interior through the annular rotating separating filter element to the plenum; and, 'an annular rotating separating filter element positioned within the housing and rotatable about an axis extending along an axial direction in the housing, the annular rotating separating filter element having an inner periphery defining a hollow interior, and having an outer periphery facing the inner surface of the housing and spaced along a radial direction radially outwardly from the inner surface thereby defining a plenum therebetween, the housing includingone or more flow path separating guides causing a tortuous flow path through the plenum.2. The rotating separator of claim 1 , wherein the one or more flow path separating guides include a swirl flow damper positioned in the plenum.3. The rotating separator of claim 2 , wherein the plenum has an upper portion and a lower portion claim 2 , the lower portion being gravitationally below the upper portion claim 2 , and wherein the swirl flow damper is at the upper portion of said plenum.4. The rotating separator of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of swirl flow dampers in the plenum.5. The rotating separator of ...

COLLECTION APPARATUS FOR RINSING MEDIA OF AN ATOMIZER

The disclosure relates to a collecting device for collecting fluid media (e.g. rinsing agent, paint residues), which are produced when rinsing an atomizer (e.g. rotary atomizer) in a painting plant. The collecting device according to the disclosure comprises a collecting container with an insertion opening at the top of the collecting container for inserting the atomizer into the collecting container. Furthermore, the collecting device according to the disclosure comprises a lateral container wall which externally delimits the collecting container and is substantially impermeable to paint in order to prevent paint from escaping from the collecting container. The disclosure provides that the lateral container wall of the collecting container is at least partially air-permeable so that moist air can escape from the interior of the collecting container to the outside. 117.-. (canceled)18. A collecting device for collecting fluid media which arise when rinsing an atomizer in a painting installation , witha) a collecting container,b) an insertion opening, in particular at the top of the collecting container, for inserting the atomizer into the collecting container, andc) a lateral container wall which externally bounds the collecting container and is substantially impermeable to paint in order to prevent paint from escaping from the collecting container, the lateral container wall of the collecting container being at least partially permeable to air in order to allow moist air to escape from the interior of the collecting container to the outside,d) an outlet to drain at least one of the paint and rinsing agent from the collecting container, ande) a paint filter in the container wall adapted for retaining the paint and thereby preventing the paint from escaping from the collecting container to the outside,f) wherein the paint filter is also arranged in the flow path into the outlet, so that the paint filter must be passed when flowing into the outlet.19. A collecting ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF HARVESTING AIRBORNE MOISTURE

An apparatus for use in harvesting airborne moisture includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a woven mesh, supported by the UAV, for collecting liquid droplets upon contact with a fog bank, a camera, a processor, a non-transitory, tangible computer readable memory storing software instructions executable by the processor, a fog identification engine, and a flight controller on board the UAV. The fog identification engine is executable on the processor according to the software instructions and is configurable to capture a digital image via the camera, detect an absence of features in the digital image, and identify a fog bank as a function of the absence of features in the digital image. The flight controller directs the UAV to enter a fog bank identified by the fog identification engine. 1. An apparatus for use in harvesting airborne moisture comprising:an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV);a woven mesh, supported by the UAV, for collecting liquid droplets upon contact with a fog bank;a camera;a processor;a non-transitory, tangible computer readable memory storing software instructions executable by the processor;a fog identification engine executable on the processor according to the software instructions and that is configurable to capture a digital image via the camera, detect an absence of features in the digital image, and identify a fog bank as a function of the absence of features in the digital image; anda flight controller, on board the UAV, for directing the UAV to enter a fog bank identified by the fog identification engine.2. The apparatus of wherein the camera claim 1 , the processor claim 1 , and the memory are on board the UAV.3. The apparatus of further comprising:a communications interface, on board the UAV, for transmitting a signal indicating a fog bank identified by the fog identification engine to a stationary hub external to the UAV and receiving a flight control signal from the hub;wherein the flight controller directs the UAV to enter a fog ...

RANGE HOOD

A range hood for collecting oil scattered from a rotating disk filter, capable of improving the cleaning workability is provided. The range hood includes a fan configured to generate an air flow, a disk filter provided on a flow path of the air flow and having a slit, a motor configured to rotate the disk filter, a rectifying plate provided upstream of the disk filter on the flow path of the air flow, and a disk cover configured to surround an outer periphery portion of the disc filter and having an outlet portion that allows oil from the disk filter to flow out to a predetermined portion of the rectifying plate. 1. A range hood comprising:a flow path;a fan disposed in the flow path to generate a flow of air that flows in the flow path;a disk filter disposed upstream of the fan in the flow path and configured to filter the air;a motor connected to the disk filter and configured to rotate the disk filter;a rectifying plate disposed upstream of the disk filter in the flow path; anda cover configured to cover an outer periphery of the disk filter, the cover including an outlet portion for oil to flow from the disk filter to the rectifying plate.2. The range hood of claim 1 , wherein the outlet portion includes:an outlet hole formed through a bottom surface of the cover, anda collection case disposed on the rectifying plate and configured to collect oil flowing from the outlet portion.3. The range hood of claim 2 ,wherein the fan, the disk filter, the collection case, and the rectifying plate are sequentially arranged in a direction from an upper side to a lower side, andwherein the outer periphery of the disk filter is formed to be inclined downward such that the oil flows to a bottom surface of the cover.4. The range hood of claim 3 ,wherein the outlet hole is formed at an outer periphery of the bottom surface of the cover, and an opening provided to allow oil drained from the outlet hole to flow into the collection case, the opening formed below the outlet hole to ...

SELF-SEALING RESPIRATORY FILTER AND CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS

A respiratory filter and condensate management apparatus is provided for use in a breathing circuit during patient respiration. The apparatus includes a filter housing having an air inlet port and an air outlet port. A filter member is provided within the filter housing and located in an expiratory air flow path. A collection jar is removably attached to the filter housing and has a liquid reservoir to collect liquid formed by condensation in the flow of expiratory air within the filter housing when the collection jar is attached to the filter housing. A valve assembly moves to an open position when the filter housing is attached to the collection jar to allow drainage of the liquid from the filter housing. The valve assembly moves to a closed position when the filter housing is detached from the collection jar to prevent drainage of the liquid from the filter housing. 1. A respiratory filter and condensate management apparatus for a breathing circuit , the apparatus comprising:a filter housing including an air inlet port, an air outlet port, a base, and a base drain, the air inlet port configured to receive a flow of expiratory air, and the air outlet port configured to output the flow of expiratory air;a filter member provided within the filter housing and located in a flow path of the expiratory air between the air inlet port and the air outlet port;a collection jar removably attached to the filter housing, the collection jar including a liquid reservoir, a spill cover, and a cover drain, the cover drain and the base drain forming a liquid passageway operable to provide fluid communication between the filter housing and the liquid reservoir when the collection jar is attached to the filter housing, and the liquid reservoir operable to collect liquid formed by condensation in the flow of expiratory air within the filter housing when the collection jar is attached to the filter housing; anda valve assembly configured to permit passage of the liquid formed by ...

MOISTURE SEPARATION SYSTEM

A moisture removal system for removing moisture from a gas is disclosed including a water absorption vessel with a microemulsion. The system also includes a gas-liquid phase separator in fluid communication with a water absorption vessel gas outlet, a gas outlet for conditioned air in fluid communication with a conditioned space, and a liquid outlet. An optional heat exchanger heats used microemulsion from the water absorption for water desorption in a water desorption vessel. An optional microemulsion regenerator provides thermal regeneration of microemulsion from the water desorption vessel for returning regenerated microemulsion to the water absorption vessel. 1. A moisture separation system , comprisinga water absorption vessel comprising a microemulsion disposed therein, the water absorption vessel further comprising a gas inlet in fluid communication with a gas source of a gas comprising moisture to be removed and a gas outlet; anda gas-liquid phase separator comprising an inlet in fluid communication with the water absorption vessel gas outlet, a gas outlet for dried gas air, and a liquid outlet.2. The system of claim 2 , wherein the phase separator comprises a centrifugal phase separator.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the phase separator comprises a liquid droplet capture medium.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the liquid droplet capture medium comprises a mesh pad with a mesh size of 0.1 μm to 10 μm.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the liquid droplet capture medium comprises a plurality of mesh pads separated by barrier layers.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the phase separator comprises a liquid micro-droplet coalescing medium.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the liquid micro-droplet coalescing medium comprises a micro-fiber filter medium with a mesh size of 0.1 μm to 10 μm.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein pressure at the gas outlet of the gas-liquid phase separator during operation differs from pressure at the inlet of the gas-liquid phase ...

BREATHER/CHECK VALVE OIL AND AIR SEPARATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD

An oil and air separator including a catch can with an inlet and an outlet thereto, the catch can adapted to remove oil from vapors entering the catch can via the inlet, and including an internal reservoir within which oil from the vapors entering the catch can may collect; and a check valve including a first end disposed within the internal reservoir, a second end, and a first fluid pathway therebetween in fluid communication with the internal reservoir, wherein vapors within the internal reservoir may exit the catch can through the first fluid pathway or a second fluid pathway including the outlet. 3. The oil and air separator of claim 2 , wherein the first end of the check valve is disposed within the internal reservoir claim 2 , and wherein the second end of the check valve is removably coupled to a breather in fluid communication with the first fluid pathway.4. The oil and air separator of claim 3 , wherein the check valve includes a ball that claim 3 , when pressure at the second end is greater than pressure at the first end claim 3 , bears upon a seat to prevent flow along the first fluid pathway from the second end to the first end.5. The oil and air separator of claim 3 , wherein vapors within the catch can may be vented to the atmosphere via the first fluid pathway and the breather.6. The oil and air separator of claim 2 , wherein the catch can includes one or more screens that coalesce oil from vapors entering the catch can.7. The oil and air separator of claim 2 , wherein a barrier divides the internal reservoir into an inner space in fluid communication with the inlet and an outer space in fluid communication with the outlet and with the first fluid pathway claim 2 , wherein the inner space is in fluid communication with the outer space via a path through a screen disposed between the inner space and the outer space.8. The oil and air separator of claim 7 , wherein a wall is positioned within the inner space to help direct through the screen the vapors ...

Coalescence Separator, in Particular for Use in a Compressed Air Compressor System, Compressed Air Compressor System, and Use of a Coalescence Separator

A coalescence separator for separating liquid droplets from a gas flow is provided with a multilayer structure of a coalescence filter medium as a finest stage of the coalescence separator. The multilayer structure of the coalescence filter medium is arranged between a gas inlet and a gas outlet and surrounds a cavity. A product of an air permeability of the coalescence filter medium and a grammage of the coalescence filter medium amounts to at least 16 g/m*s and maximally 100 g/m*s. The coalescence filter medium is a glass fiber paper. The coalescence separator is used, for example, as a main oil separator in screw compressors. 1. A coalescence separator for separating liquid droplets from a gas flow , the coalescence separator comprising:a multilayer structure comprised of a coalescence filter medium as a finest stage of the coalescence separator;wherein the multilayer structure comprised of the coalescence filter medium is configured to be arranged between a gas inlet and a gas outlet and surrounds a cavity;wherein a product of an air permeability of the coalescence filter medium and a grammage of the coalescence filter medium amounts to at least 16 g/m*s and maximally 100 g/m*s.2. The coalescence separator according to claim 1 , wherein the coalescence filter medium is a glass fiber paper.3. The coalescence separator according to claim 1 , further comprising two end discs claim 1 , wherein the multilayer structure is fastened seal-tightly between the two end discs for lateral sealing.4. The coalescence separator according to claim 1 , wherein an individual layer thickness of the coalescence filter medium amounts to more than 0.1 mm and maximally 2 mm.5. The coalescence separator according to claim 1 , wherein an individual layer of the coalescence filter medium comprises a grammage larger than 40 g/mand less than 200 g/m.6. The coalescence separator according to claim 1 , wherein the coalescence filter medium comprises a mass to volume ratio of less than 170 kg/ ...

FLOW-FIELD PLATE

A flow-field plate is provided for distributing a reactant to an electrode or a gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell, the flow-field plate having a gas inlet, and having a plurality of channels defining a flow field. A pressure gradient is present between the gas inlet and the flow field given a state of throughflow, which leads to an intake of exhaust gas flowing in the channels in the direction of the gas inlet. Furthermore, there is a water/gas separator which is fluidically connected to the gas inlet for separating liquid water and/or water vapor from a gas which is connected to the flow field in order to supply the gas separated in the water/gas separator to the flow field. A flow cross-section at the gas inlet or at the gas inlet region is smaller than the flow cross-section at or in the region of the water/gas separator. 1. A flow-field plate for distributing a reactant to an electrode or a gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell , comprising:a gas inlet;a plurality of channels defining a flow field, wherein given a state of throughflow a pressure gradient is present between the gas inlet and the flow field which causes an exhaust gas flowing into the channels to be drawn toward the gas inlet and, anda water/gas separator fluidically connected to the gas inlet for removing liquid water and/or water vapor from a gas which is connected to the flow field in order to supply the flow field with the gas removed in the water/gas separator, wherein, a flow cross-section at the gas inlet or at the gas inlet region is smaller than the flow cross-section at or in the region of the water/gas separator.2. The flow-field plate according to claim 1 , wherein the flow cross-section between the gas inlet and the water/gas separator increases continuously.3. The flow-field plate according to claim 1 , wherein the increasing flow cross-section is formed by a wall running at an angle with respect to an extension direction of the channels.4. The flow-field plate according to claim 3 , ...

UTILIZING A MECHANICAL SEAL BETWEEN A FILTER MEDIA AND AN ENDCAP OF A ROTATING FILTER CARTRIDGE

Referring to the figures generally, rotating filter cartridges (e.g., a rotating coalescers) for a rotating filtration system (e.g., rotating coalescer crankcase ventilation systems) are described. The described filter cartridges use mechanically created seals to seal the filter media to the endcaps of the filter cartridges. Accordingly, the described filter cartridges eliminate the need to use a potting or embedding material during manufacturing of the filter cartridge, thereby eliminating the costs and potential manufacturing defects associated with the potting or embedding material and process. 1. A rotating filter cartridge comprising:a first endcap;a second endcap; andfilter media positioned between the first endcap and the second endcap, the filter media creating a mechanical seal between at least one of the first endcap or the second endcap during rotation of the rotating filter cartridge without the use of a potting material, wherein at least one of the first endcap or the second endcap includes as pocket that radially pinches the filter media to form the mechanical seal.2. The rotating filter cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical seal is formed at least in part by a centrifugal force caused by the rotation of the rotating filter cartridge pressing the filter media against a first circumferential lip of the first endcap.3. The rotating cartridge of claim 2 , wherein the mechanical seal is formed at least in part by a centrifugal force caused by the rotation of the rotating filter cartridge pressing the filter media against a second circumferential lip of the second endcap4. The rotating filter cartridge of claim 1 , further comprising a gasket positioned between the filter media and either a first circumferential lip of the first endcap or a second circumferential lip of the second endcap claim 1 , wherein the mechanical seal is formed by a centrifugal force caused by the rotation of the rotating filter cartridge pressing the filter media against the ...

Oil separator

An oil separator is provided with a housing having an inlet for air, an expansion chamber provided inside the housing, and a heating device for heating the lower part of the expansion chamber. The oil separator introduces, into the housing, air containing oil that has passed through the inlet, and separates and recovers the oil from the air that has been introduced. The transverse cross-sectional area of the expansion chamber is larger than the opening area of the inlet.

Particulate Filter-Condensate Separator

A housing apparatus, as part of a clothes dryer's gaseous fluid exhaust system containing components for maintaining an open restriction free airflow passageway for maintaining the dryer's efficiency and sized to fit within a typical wall cavity of a building. 1. A housing interconnected with an airflow source for receiving contaminated airflow produced by said airflow source , said housing containing a particulate filter-condensate separator for filtering particulate and separating condensate from said airflow , and said housing is attached to said airflow source for receiving said airflow produced by said airflow source , for filtering and disposing said particulate from said airflow , for separating and disposing said condensate from said airflow , for separating said particulate from said condensate within said airflow , for making said airflow substantially free of said particulate and said condensate , for channeling said particulate and said condensate free airflow through a diverter assembly , into a specified airflow exhaust pipe or an optional destination , andsaid housing for separating said condensate from said particulate contained within said airflow, andcomprising a particulate filter-condensate separator to separate and dispose of said particulate from said airflow, and comprising said diverter assembly to separate and dispose said condensate from said airflow into a condensate drain, andseparately dispose said particulate through said particulate filter-condensate separator, and separately dispose said condensate through said condensate drain, and separately dispose particulate and condensate free airflow, andsaid airflow exhaust pipe, being configured to be of rectangular shape and sized to install within a wall cavity and accommodate total airflow capacity delivered from said airflow source.2. Said housing containing a particulate filter-condensate separator , with connected air flow channels positioned within an substantially enclosed airtight ...

OIL, WATER, GAS AND SOLID PARTICLE SEPARATION IN OIL AND/OR GAS PRODUCTION

An apparatus for, and a method of, separating oil, water, gas and solid particles (usually sand) from a hydrocarbon-containing fluid produced from an oil and/or gas production facility. In particular, this invention relates to an apparatus and method for the separation of oil, water, gas and solid particles from a well or group of wells using an integrated apparatus which significantly reduces the space required on the production platform or rig and recycles produced gas to improve process efficiency while reducing cost. 1) An apparatus for separating oil , water , gas and solid particles from a hydrocarbon-containing fluid produced from an oil and/or gas production facility , the apparatus comprising a separation tank , the separation tank comprising:an inlet for a multiphase hydrocarbon-containing fluid comprising oil, water, gas and solid particles to be separated into its constituent oil, water, gas and solid phases, the inlet being at an upstream side of the separation tank;a solids separator in fluid communication with the inlet;a solid particles collector located beneath the solids separator such that the separated solid particles from the solids separator are collected in said solid particles collector;a solids outlet connected to the separation tank such that solids separated by the solids separator from the multiphase hydrocarbon-containing fluid can be removed from the separation tank through said solids outlet;a fluidisation flushing system located in the vicinity of the solid particles collector for flushing solid particles though the solids outlet;a first reservoir for containing an oil/water liquid mixture, from the multiphase hydrocarbon-containing fluid, which has been separated from the solids separated by the solids separator;an upper part of the separation tank being located above the first reservoir for receiving gas separated from the oil/water liquid mixture;a second reservoir for containing oil separated from the oil/water liquid mixture, the ...

DRAINING AND SEALING DEVICE FOR MIST ELIMINATORS

The present patent of invention application refers to a draining and sealing device (), belonging to the field of forward flow or reverse flow mist eliminators or polygonal plate systems used in various industries, which consist of a tubular body () formed by an optional upper portion () comprising a cover e having a closed upper end () and radial drainage openings (); an intermediate attachment portion comprising a thread () or welding ring () or flange (); and a lower tubular portion () provided with a lower end having drainage holes (); said drainage and sealing device () also being formed by a body of drainage and sealing fibers () housed in the lower tubular portion () that provides drainage of the collected liquid and sealing against the countercurrent circulation of mist-containing gas; said drainage and sealing device () may have the tubular body () without no upper portion (). 17-. (canceled)8100101103100101101. A draining and sealing device for a mist eliminator of the forward flow or reverse flow type , or of parallel plates installed as a polygonal arrangement , being formed of a fiber filter body () housed between two concentric or parallel screens , which hangs in an opening of a mirror () , having an open upper end and a lower end closed with a closure () , on which opening the draining and sealing device or said reverse flow mist eliminator is mounted , being formed of the tubular filter body () that stands in the mirror opening () and is provided with a closed upper end and a lower open end , wherein the draining and sealing device is mounted on the mirror opening () and comprises:{'b': '10', 'claim-text': [{'b': 11', '12', '13, 'an upper portion () comprising a cover, having a closed upper end () and radial drainage openings ();'}, {'b': 103', '100', '101', '14, 'an intermediate portion for attachment to the lower closure opening () of the filter body () or attachment to the mirror opening (), said intermediate portion comprising a thread (); and ...

SPLIT FLOW AXIAL CRANKCASE SEPARATOR

A rotating separator includes a filter housing extending axially along a longitudinal axis and a filter element positioned within the filter housing. The filter element includes a first endplate and a second endplate operatively coupled to the first endplate, a first element core and a second element core positioned between the first endplate and the second endplate and configured to filter a contaminate from a fluid. An interior cavity is defined between the first endplate, the second endplate, the first element core, and the second element core. Fluid flowing through the filter element enters the interior cavity and is split between and flows in parallel through the first element core and the second element core. 1. A filter element comprising:a first endplate and a second endplate operatively coupled to the first endplate;a first element core and a second element core each positioned between the first endplate and the second endplate and configured to filter a contaminate from a fluid, the first element core wound directly on the first endplate; andan interior cavity defined between the first endplate, the second endplate, the first element core, and the second element core,wherein fluid flowing through the filter element enters the interior cavity and is split between and flows in parallel through the first element core and the second element core.2. The filter element of claim 1 , further comprising a spacer positioned between and creating a gap between the first element core and the second element core claim 1 , the spacer comprising vanes configured to reduce circulation of fluid flow within the gap.3. The filter element of claim 2 , wherein the spacer comprises a first sealing surface and a second sealing surface claim 2 , the first sealing surface creating a first seal between the spacer and a first element core exterior surface of the first element core claim 2 , the second sealing surface creating a second seal between the spacer and a second element core ...

Rotating Separator with Housing Preventing Separated Liquid Carryover

A rotating separator has a housing preventing separated liquid carryover. A plenum between the annular rotating separating filter element and the housing sidewall has one or more flow path separating guides minimizing the flow of separated liquid to the outlet. The flow path guides may include one or more fins and/or swirl flow dampers and/or a configured surface.

FILTER

A filter () for separating liquid suspended particles from a gas including: 1. A filter for separating liquid suspended particles from a gas including:at least one filter portion for coarse separation, andat least one filter portion for fine separation,wherein at least one drainage layer is arranged within the filter portion for fine separation.2. A filter as set forth in claim 1 , wherein at least one further drainage layer and/or spacing is provided between the at least one filter portion for coarse separation and the at least one filter portion for fine separation.3. A filter as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the filter portion for fine separation comprises a sequence of layers for fine separation and layers for fine drainage.411111. A filter as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the sequence of layers for fine separation and layers for fine drainage reads as (D+F)+D claim 3 , with n the number of repetitions of the combination (D+F) claim 3 , and with n≧1 claim 3 , wherein each of the layers comprises one or more layer portions of a filter material for fine separation and fine drainage respectively.51112212. A filter as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the sequence of layers for fine drainage and layers for fine separation reads as (D+F)+(D+F)+D claim 3 , with m the number of repetitions of the combination (D+F) claim 3 , and with m≧1 claim 3 , wherein each of the layers comprises one or more layer portions of a filter material for fine separation and fine drainage respectively.6. A filter as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the filter portion for fine separation comprises different layers for fine separation claim 1 , wherein the mean pore size of the first layer for fine separation is of a larger mean pore size than the second layer for fine separation.7. A filter as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the fiber diameter of the layers for fine separation is less than 10 μm claim 1 , preferably less than 5 μm.8. A filter as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the layers for fine ...

Separator

A separator has a first inlet arranged to receive a fluid stream, and first and second separation stages coupled together in series; A pump coupled to the second separation stage generates an area of reduced pressure to draw the fluid stream through the first and second separation stages. One of the stages includes a variable impactor separator comprising a first chamber arranged to receive the fluid stream, and a second chamber coupled to the first chamber through an aperture to accelerate the first fluid stream. The stream is incident upon an impaction surface to separate contaminants from the fluid stream. An actuator adjusts the open area of the aperture according to a pressure differential between fluid pressure in the first chamber and a reference fluid pressure in a third chamber. The other of the separation stages is a second variable impactor separator or a filter media.

INLET DISTRIBUTOR DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USE AND DESIGN THEREOF

Disclosed are an inlet distributor device and its use in a separation vessel for separating liquid and gas. The separation vessel also includes a mist elimination device for removing vapor droplets. The inlet distributor device includes a distributor body of a rigid material having a partially enclosed three-dimensional shape, a distributor inlet adapted to be fitted to the vessel inlet such that the distributor body is positioned internally within the vessel, and a mesh material within the volume of the distributor body. Also disclosed is a method for designing the inlet distributor device. A mesh file representing the separation vessel, the mist elimination device and the inlet distributor device is generated using estimated design parameters of the separation vessel and estimated coordinates defining the distributor body. A computational fluid dynamics software package is utilized to simulate fluid behavior of fluid flowing in and through the separation vessel and solve for fluid behavior based on known and estimated variables, operating conditions and mesh material parameters. The estimated design parameters and geometry of the inlet mesh distributor, estimated variables, operating conditions and/or mesh material parameters are modified as needed until the desired fluid behavior is obtained such that the mist elimination device in the separation vessel is not overloaded with liquid droplets and velocities in the mist elimination devices are within a design velocity range. 1. A method for designing an inlet distributor device for use in a separation vessel for separating liquid and gas utilizing a mist elimination device wherein the separation vessel has a vessel wall and a vessel inlet comprising an opening in the vessel wall through which fluid is introduced into the separation vessel from a fluid source external to the separation vessel , the method comprising: i. estimated design parameters of the separation vessel are input into the mesh file generation ...

INTEGRATED TIRE INFLATION VALVE

An integrated tire inflation valve comprises an inlet configured to receive air from an air tank, a pressure protection assembly configured to control air flow into the tire inflation system when an air pressure reaches a pre-set pressure level, a valve assembly in fluid communication with the pressure protection assembly, a pressure regulator configured to be adjusted to a desired pressure to thereby allow air through the pressure regulator at a desired level, a flow switch configured to selectively allow air therethrough, and an outlet configured to provide air from the flow switch to one or more tires of a vehicle. The inlet, pressure protection assembly, valve assembly, pressure regulator, flow switch, and outlet are all positioned within a single housing. 1. An integrated tire inflation valve comprising:an inlet configured to receive air from an air reservoir;a pressure protection assembly configured to control air flow into the integrated tire inflation valve when an air pressure reaches a pre-set pressure level;a valve assembly in fluid communication with the pressure protection assembly, the valve assembly having open and closed positions;a pressure regulator configured to be adjusted to a desired pressure to thereby allow air through the pressure regulator at a desired level;a flow switch configured to selectively allow air therethrough; andan outlet configured to provide air from the flow switch to one or more tires of a vehicle;wherein the inlet, pressure protection assembly, valve assembly, pressure regulator, flow switch, and outlet are all positioned within a single housing.2. The integrated tire inflation valve of claim 1 , wherein the pressure protection assembly includes at least one spring that allows for selective engagement of a valve seat against a ledge forming a port.3. The integrated tire inflation valve of claim 2 , wherein the pressure protection assembly remains in a closed position when a pressure through the inlet is insufficient to ...

HOUSING OF A LIQUID SEPARATION DEVICE FOR SEPARATION OF A LIQUID FROM A GAS-LIQUID MIXTURE

A housing of a liquid separation device that includes an inlet for the gas-liquid mixture and a set of integrated components, the set of integrated components includes a liquid separator vessel to separate liquid from the gas-liquid mixture, where the liquid separator vessel includes an entry port for the gas-liquid mixture, a liquid outlet port, and a gas outlet port. The set of integrated components further includes a set of channels, where a wall of each channel is part of the housing and the set of channels includes an inlet channel to guide the gas-liquid mixture from the inlet of the housing to the entry port of the liquid separator vessel and an outlet channel to guide gas from the gas outlet port away from the liquid separator vessel. The set of integrated components includes a liquid buffer tank that allows liquid to flow through an opening in the wall. 1. A housing of a liquid separation device for separation of a liquid from a gas-liquid mixture , said housing comprising:an inlet for the gas-liquid mixture; anda set of integrated components,wherein the set of integrated components comprises a liquid separator vessel configured to separate liquid from the gas-liquid mixture,wherein the liquid separator vessel comprises an entry port for the gas-liquid mixture, a liquid outlet port, and a gas outlet port,wherein the set of integrated components further comprises a set of channels, wherein a wall of each channel is part of the housing,wherein the set of channels comprises an inlet channel configured to guide the gas-liquid mixture from the inlet of the housing to the entry port of the liquid separator vessel; and an outlet channel configured to guide gas from the gas outlet port away from the liquid separator vessel,wherein the set of integrated components further comprises a liquid buffer tank, said liquid buffer tank being at least partly separated from the liquid separator vessel by means of a wall, and said liquid buffer tank being configured such that ...

FILTER UNIT FOR A FUME EXTRACTION DEVICE, AND COMBINATION APPLIANCE HAVING A COOKTOP AND A FUME EXTRACTION DEVICE HAVING A FILTER UNIT

A filter unit for a fume extraction device includes a filter body having a filter element and a collecting region which is situated below the filter body and at least partially surrounds the filter body for collecting a liquid. An upper region of the filter unit is formed with an air inlet opening to let in air that is suctioned by the fume extraction device, with the air inlet opening at least partially surrounding the filter body. A bottom side of the filter unit is provided with an air outlet opening to let air out of the filter unit to the fume extraction device. 1. A filter unit for a fume extraction device , said filter unit comprising:a filter body having a filter element and a collecting region which is situated below the filter body and at least partially surrounds the filter body for collecting a liquid,an upper region formed with an air inlet opening to let in air that is suctioned by the fume extraction device, said air inlet opening at least partially surrounding the filter body, anda bottom side provided with an air outlet opening to let air out of the filter unit to the fume extraction device.2. The filter unit of claim 1 , wherein the filter element is located in the filter unit in a direction which is inclined relative to a horizontal.3. The filter unit of claim 1 , wherein the filter element is located in the filter unit in a vertical direction.4. The filter unit of claim 1 , wherein the filter body forms a hollow body which is open at least at the bottom side claim 1 , said air outlet opening of the filter unit being formed in a lower face of the hollow body.5. The filter unit of claim 1 , wherein the filter body has a round or quadrangular cross section.6. The filter unit of claim 1 , further comprising a filter holder configured to hold the filter body and to at least partially surround the filter body claim 1 , said collecting region constituting a bottom of the filter holder claim 1 , said filter body being received in the filter holder.7. The ...

WATER SEPARATION FOR A SYSTEM USING A PSA PROCESS

A coalescing filter includes a housing, a top fitting and bottom fitting. The housing includes a sidewall defining a central chamber configured to receive a filter element therein. The top fitting is coupled to a top end of the housing and includes an inlet port configured to receive a moist source gas and direct the source gas into the filter element. The bottom fitting is coupled to a bottom end of the housing and includes an outlet orifice configured to discharge a dry product gas. The bottom fitting includes a pedestal configured to extend within the central chamber a spaced distance from the plurality of sidewalls. The pedestal is configured to seat the filter element thereon and further includes an outlet port in fluid communication with the outlet orifice. 1. A coalescing filter comprising:a) a housing including a sidewall defining a central chamber configured to receive a filter element therein;b) a top fitting coupled to a top end of the housing and including an inlet port configured to receive a moist source gas and direct the moist source gas into the filter element; andc) a bottom fitting coupled to a bottom end of the housing and including an outlet orifice configured to discharge a dry product gas,wherein the bottom fitting includes a pedestal configured to extend within the central chamber a spaced distance from the plurality of sidewalls, wherein the pedestal is configured to seat the filter element thereon, the pedestal further including an outlet port in fluid communication with the outlet orifice.2. The coalescing filter of wherein the sidewall comprises a plurality of sidewall panels wherein adjacent sidewall panels are joined at a vertex to thereby define a housing having a non-circular lateral cross section.3. The coalescing filter of wherein the plurality of sidewall panels are planar.4. The coalescing filter of wherein the plurality of sidewall panels include a concave curvature relative to a central longitudinal axis of the housing.5. The ...

Housing, Housing Cover and Connecting Part of a Device for Separating at Least One Fluid From a Gas and a Device for the Separation of a Fluid

A cup-shaped housing assembly for a device for separating liquid from air has a cup-shaped housing body having an interior. At least one annular filter element for separating liquid from air is arranged in the housing body. A housing cover closes off an end face of the housing body. The housing cover has an inner side that is facing the interior and an outer side that is facing away from the interior. The housing cover has at least one raw air inlet through which raw air is supplied to the interior. The housing cover has at least one clean air opening though which filtered clean air is discharged from the interior.

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT INLET ASSEMBLY WITH FILTER

An inlet assembly for an auxiliary power unit for an aircraft, including a duct configured to provide fluid communication from an environment of the aircraft to an inlet of an engine of the auxiliary power unit, and a filter received in and extending across the duct. The filter includes a first filter portion permeable to air, positioned across only part of the duct and defining a transverse edge in the duct; a second filter portion permeable to air and extending from the transverse edge to an end downstream of the transverse edge, and a collection member impermeable to water. The collection member extends between the downstream end and a duct wall. The first and second filter portions are non-parallel and the second filter portion and the collection member are non-parallel. An auxiliary power unit assembly and a method of feeding air to an internal combustion engine are also discussed. 1. An inlet assembly for an auxiliary power unit for an aircraft , the assembly comprising:a duct configured to provide fluid communication from an environment of the aircraft to an inlet of an engine of the auxiliary power unit; and a first filter portion permeable to air, the first filter portion extending from a side wall of the duct across only part of a span of the duct and defining a transverse edge in the duct,', 'a second filter portion permeable to air extending in a downstream direction along the duct from the transverse edge to a downstream end located downstream of the transverse edge, the first and second filter portions being non-parallel, and', 'a collection member impermeable to water extending from the downstream end across a remainder of the span of the duct, the second filter portion and the collection member being non-parallel., 'a filter received in and extending across the duct, the filter including2. The assembly as defined in claim 1 , wherein the duct has first and second pairs of opposed walls together forming a closed perimeter claim 1 , and wherein:the ...

AIR FILTER AND METHOD OF USE

Air filters, and air filter devices for use in helicopters, and methods of use, are disclosed. 1. An air filter comprising(a) a first porous medium comprising a hydrophobic porous fibrous medium having a first surface and a second surface, and a plurality of apertures having a diameter in the range of from about 2 mm to about 35 mm in the first medium, the apertures passing through the first and second surfaces; and,(b) a plurality of second porous media, each second porous medium comprising a hydrophilic porous fibrous medium having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the plurality of second porous media are mounted to the first or second surfaces of the first porous medium, the second porous media covering the apertures of the first porous medium.2. The air filter of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of apertures are arranged in a predetermined pattern in the first medium.3. The air filter of claim 1 , having a total surface area claim 1 , wherein the apertures have a total hole diameter area in the range of about 0.1% to about 15% of the total surface area.4. The air filter of claim 1 , comprising a pleated filter having a plurality of pleats claim 1 , each pleat having a base and a peak claim 1 , wherein the first medium is pleated.5. The air filter of claim 4 , wherein the apertures are arranged closer to the bases of the pleats than to the peaks of the pleats.6. The air filter of claim 1 , spaced apart by a distance in the range of from about 40 mm to about 175 mm.7. The air filter of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic porous fibrous medium and/or the hydrophilic porous fibrous medium comprise polyester.8. The air filter of claim 1 , wherein the second porous media are fixed on the first surface of the first porous medium.9. The air filter of claim 1 , wherein the second porous media are fixed on the second surface of the first porous medium.10. An air filter device comprising:an air filter comprising:a) a first porous medium comprising a hydrophobic ...

COMBINED OIL AND WATER SEPARATOR IN AN AIR BRAKE DRYER

A filter assembly for separating and removing a liquid from a compressed fluid stream includes a filter element for separating the liquid from the fluid, a purge valve, and an elongated valve operator for actuating the purge valve. The top of the filter element has a shroud that decreases the flow area of the entering fluid stream to induce a vortex of the fluid, allowing the liquid to separate from the fluid. The purge valve is located at the bottom of the filter element for draining the separated liquid. The elongated valve operator axially extends through the filter element and is moveable by an actuating piston located at the top of the filter element, in response to elevated pressure in the filter assembly. The filtered air is dried through a desiccant body and then outputted from the filter assembly to be used in an air brake system. 1. A filter element for separating a liquid from a compressed fluid stream that flows into the filter element , the filter element comprising:a longitudinally extending body of coalescing media having a first end and a second end distally opposite the first end; anda first end cap having a central body portion fixed to the first end of the body of coalescing media, and a shroud that extends longitudinally from the central body portion and has a radially outer annular surface that progressively increases in diameter from a first end of the shroud to a second end of the shroud in a direction toward the second end of the of body of coalescing media,wherein the shroud is configured to reduce a flow area of the fluid stream flowing into the filter element to induce a vortex of the fluid around the body of coalescing media, allowing the liquid to separate from the vortex.2. The filter element according to claim 1 , wherein the outer annular surface is spaced radially outwardly from the body of coalescing media.3. The filter element according to claim 1 , wherein the shroud has a planar surface extending radially outwardly from the ...

OIL SEPARATOR INCLUDING SPIRAL MEMBERS DEFINING HELICAL FLOW PATHS

An oil separator for separating oil from oil-laden gases includes a housing having a plurality of cavities with an auger disposed in each cavity. Each auger has a helical flight extending about a longitudinal central axis between inlet and outlet ends. At least one of the augers has an annular wall extending from the inlet end with an end cap, including an inlet, extending thereover to delimit an inlet chamber. A valve head is disposed in the inlet chamber, wherein a spring member biases the valve head to perfect a seal over the inlet to inhibit the flow of oil-laden gases therethrough. The valve head is moveable against the bias of the spring member to an open position in response to pressure applied against the valve head sufficient to overcome the spring member bias to promote the flow of oil-laden gases through the inlet chamber and about the auger. 1. An oil separator for separating oil from oil-laden gases , comprising:a housing having a plurality of cavities, each of said cavities extending between a proximal end and a distal end;a plurality of augers, each of said augers having a helical flight extending about a longitudinal central axis between an inlet end and an outlet end, said augers being disposed in separate ones of said cavities to form helical flow paths about said longitudinal central axes;at least one of said augers has an annular wall extending from said inlet end about said longitudinal central axis, said annular wall bounding an inlet chamber;an end cap fixed to said annular wall over said inlet chamber, said end cap having an inlet;a plunger valve having a valve head disposed in said inlet chamber; anda spring member configured to bias said valve head into a closed position in sealed abutment with said end cap to perfect a seal over said inlet to inhibit the flow of oil-laden gases therethrough, said valve head being moveable within said inlet chamber against the bias of said spring member to an open position away from said end cap in response ...

COMBINED OIL AND WATER SEPARATOR IN AN AIR BRAKE DRYER

A filter assembly for separating and removing a liquid from a compressed fluid stream includes a filter element for separating the liquid from the fluid, a purge valve, and an elongated valve operator for actuating the purge valve. The top of the filter element has a shroud that decreases the flow area of the entering fluid stream to induce a vortex of the fluid, allowing the liquid to separate from the fluid. The purge valve is located at the bottom of the filter element for draining the separated liquid. The elongated valve operator axially extends through the filter element and is moveable by an actuating piston located at the top of the filter element, in response to elevated pressure in the filter assembly. The filtered air is dried through a desiccant body and then outputted from the filter assembly to be used in an air brake system. 1. A filter assembly for separating and removing a liquid from a fluid comprising:a filter head having a fluid inlet and an actuating piston;a longitudinal filter element for separating the liquid from the fluid that has a first end in fluid communication with the fluid inlet and a second end distally opposite the first end;a purge valve at the second end of the filter element distally opposite the filter head that is biased in a closed position and moveable to an open position for draining the liquid out of the filter assembly; andan elongated valve operator that axially extends through the filter element between the first end and the second end and is configured to move the purge valve between the closed position and the open position, wherein the actuating piston is configured to move the purge valve by acting on the valve operator, in response to elevated pressure in the filter assembly.2. The filter assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the filter head includes an atmospheric reference chamber and a governor pressure chamber that are separated by the actuating piston claim 1 , wherein the actuating piston is moveable within ...

ASSEMBLY WITH A FILTER ELEMENT

An assembly having an intake connector with an air entrance for an air-conditioning system and a filter element having a concertina bellows having peripheral troughs and peripheral peaks, wherein the filter element has a water-repellent filter medium and wherein the filter element at least partially covers the air entrance, suitable for discharging snow and water, in particular snowmelt, to avoid flow into the air-conditioning system of a motor vehicle and to minimize damage to a filter element, wherein the concertina bellows is disposed so as to be inclined at an angle of 5° to 90°, preferably at an angle of 15° to 85°, in relation to the horizontal, wherein the filter element has an outflow unit for a water outflow from the peripheral troughs. 1. An assembly , comprising:an intake connector including an air entrance for an air-conditioning system, and a filter element including a concertina bellows,wherein the concertina bellows includes peripheral troughs and peripheral peaks,wherein the filter element includes a water-repellent filter medium,wherein the filter element at least partially covers the air entrance,wherein the concertina bellows is disposed so as to be inclined at an angle of 5° to 90°, in relation to the horizontal, andwherein the filter element includes an outflow unit configured for a water outflow from the peripheral troughs.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the concertina bellows is disposed so as to be inclined at an angle of 15° to 85° claim 1 , in relation to the horizontal.3. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:fold edges running in each case on one side of the concertina bellows so as to follow a zigzag line or an undulated line,wherein the fold edges on at least one side of the concertina bellows are bordered by an edge strip, andwherein the edge strip is disposed or configured on the fold edges such that water can flow out from at least one peripheral trough.4. The assembly of claim 3 , further comprising:a channel, which is ...

Filter including rfid tag

A filter assembly including an RFID tag, for use in monitoring fluid processing, as well as a system and a method for monitoring fluid processing, and a filter for use in the filter assembly, are disclosed.

ELEMENT ASSEMBLY AND FILTER

A filter () has a port block () provided with: an inflow port () to which compressed air is supplied, and an outflow port () from which purified compressed air flows out. A filter container () accommodating an element assembly () is attached to the port block (). The element assembly () has a filter element () provided between an upper holder () and a lower holder (), and a blade cylinder () provided inside the filter element (). Compressed air supplied from the inflow port () and filtered through the filter element () is swirled by the blade cylinder (). 1. A filter for removing foreign matters contained in compressed air to purify the compressed air , the filter comprising:a port block provided with: an inflow port to which compressed air is supplied; and an outflow port from which purified compressed air flows out;a filter container attached to the port block, the filter container and the port block collectively forming a housing chamber; andan element assembly disposed inside the housing chamber,wherein the element assembly includes:an upper holder having a discharge pipe;a lower holder; anda filter element provided between the upper holder and the lower holder,wherein a blade cylinder is disposed inside the filter element, the blade cylinder having a plurality of blades that extend in a vertical direction of the blade cylinder, are tilted in a circumferential direction of the blade cylinder, and are arranged in a cylindrical form.2. The filter according to claim 1 , whereinthe upper holder is provided with an air guide pipe having an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the filter element.3. The filter according to claim 2 , whereina fitting portion to which the blades are fitted is provided on a lower end portion of the air guide pipe, and a stepped portion is provided on the fitting portion, overhanging from a lower end surface of the fitting portion, more radially inward relative to inner surfaces of the blades.4. The filter according to claim 2 ...

CRANKCASE FILTER ASSEMBLY

A filter assembly that includes a separator for separating gas from a fluid. The assembly includes; a base with surrounding walls that define a fluid reservoir; a baffle that overlies at least a portion of the reservoir; a filter element that is beneath the baffle and in the reservoir; and, a cover that is removably fastened to the base and includes a fluid inlet that terminates in a conical base with an unrestricted opening and the baffle includes a fluid impact cone. 1. A filter assembly that includes a separator for separating gas from a liquid , the assembly comprising:a base with surrounding walls that define a fluid reservoir;a baffle that overlies at least a portion of the reservoir;a filter element that is beneath the baffle and in the reservoir; anda cover that is removably fastened to the base and includes a fluid inlet;wherein the fluid inlet that terminates in a conical base with an unrestricted opening and the baffle includes a fluid impact cone that is spaced from the conical base and surrounded by a flat ring and an upstanding ring.2. A filter assembly that includes a separator for separating gas from a liquid , the assembly comprising:a base with surrounding walls that define a fluid reservoir;a baffle that overlies at least a portion of the reservoir;a filter element that is beneath the baffle and in the reservoir; and,a cover that is removably fastened to the base and includes a fluid inlet;wherein the fluid inlet that terminates in a conical base with an unrestricted opening and the baffle includes a fluid impact cone.3. A separator for separating gas from a liquid in a filter assembly , the separator comprising:a fluid inlet that is part of a filter assembly and terminates in a conical base with an unrestricted opening; and,a fluid impact cone that is positioned beneath and spaced from the conical base and had surrounding horizontal and vertical rings. The invention relates to a crankcase filter assembly of the type that employees the filter ...

Housing for receiving contaminated airflow from a clothes dryer or from a building's interior, constructed for filtering and recycling thru an interior piping system or disposing out to a building's exterior and comprising a safety mechanical shutdown system of the clothes dryer

Listed are some of this invention's unique features for producing a healthier home and a safer clothes dryer vent within the same housing system, which may be installed within a typical wall system or as a free-standing unit in a laundry room.Included are two airflow receiving ports that accepts airflow from a clothes dryer or optionally from a house's interior rooms and two airflow exhaust ports that discharge the same airflow into an exhaust pipe to the outside or optionally into the building interior as recycled airflow.A drainage device removes water derived from condensate which forms in the exhaust pipe and otherwise flows back into the housing.Two (2) receiving ports and the two (2) exiting ports combine to provide four (4) combinations of airflow management.The choice of which of the four (4) airflow ports are activated for airflow passage is subject to a selection from a control system which contains switches for the desired airflow management thru the housing.Additionally, an exhaust system constructed to select airflow destinations, first destination, airflow can be directed to exit to the building's outside atmosphere or second destination, airflow can be directed to exit into an interior duct system for recycling of the filtered airflow.Additionally, the control system contains monitors and sensors to indicate unsafe temperatures, air pressure changes or filter blockage within the housing.A shutdown mechanism within the control system stops the airflow exhaust fan and stops the clothes dryer to provide an additional measure of safety.Included in the invention is a multi-filter filtration system that includes filters that block lint particulate from a clothes dryer and block indoor pollutants comprising pre-filters, True HEPA filters, with activated carbon filters and air cleaners to meet EPA Indoor Air Quality Standards and MERV Ratings.A multi-speed airflow exhaust fan moves airflow in thru the receiving ports, thru the multi-filters and ...

INSIDE-OUT ROTATING COALESCER WITH GAS EXIT THROUGH HOLLOW SHAFT

Various example embodiments relate to rotating coalescers. One embodiment includes a housing comprising a first housing section having a blowby gas inlet structured to receive crankcase blowby gases from a crankcase. The housing further comprises an oil outlet. The rotating coalescer includes an endcap and filter media. The filter media is arranged in a cylindrical shape and is coupled to and positioned between the first housing section and endcap. The filter media is structured to filter the crankcase blowby gases passing through the filter media by coalescing and separating oils and aerosols contained in the crankcase blowby gases. The rotating coalescer includes a hollow shaft extending through the housing and positioned radially inside of the filter media. The hollow shall forms a blowby gas outlet structured to route filtered crankcase blowby gases out of the housing. The rotating coalescer further includes a drive mechanism operatively coupled to the hollow shaft. 121-. (canceled)22. A rotating coalescer comprising:a housing comprising:a first housing section having a blowby gas inlet structured to receive crankcase blowby gases from a crankcase; andan oil outlet;an endcap;filter media arranged in a cylindrical shape, the filter media coupled to and positioned between the first housing section and the endcap, the filter media structured to receive unfiltered crankcase blowby gases after the unfiltered crankcase blowby gases pass axially through the blowby gas inlet in the first housing section and filter the crankcase blowby gases passing through the filter media by coalescing and separating oils and aerosols contained in the crankcase blowby gases before passing the crankcase blowby gas axially between the first housing section and the endcap;a hollow shaft extending through the housing and positioned radially inside of the filter media, the hollow shaft forming a blowby gas outlet structured to route the crankcase blowby gases filtered after passing through ...

ELEMENT ASSEMBLY AND FILTER

A filter () has a port block () provided with: an inflow port () to which compressed air is supplied; and an outflow port () from which purified compressed air flows out. A filter container () is attached to the port block (), and an element assembly () is disposed inside the filter element (). The element assembly () has: a filter element (); and an air guide member () provided inside the filter element (). The compressed air filtered through the filter element () is guided to an inner surface of the air guide member () through a slit (). 1. A filter for removing foreign matters contained in compressed air to purify the compressed air , the filter comprising:a port block provided with: an inflow port to which compressed air is supplied; and an outflow port from which purified compressed air flows out;a filter container attached to the port block, the filter container and the port block collectively forming a housing chamber; andan element assembly disposed inside the housing chamber,wherein the element assembly includes:an upper holder;a lower holder;a filter element provided between the upper holder and the lower holder; andan air guide member provided between the upper holder and the lower holder, the air guide member extending along an inner peripheral surface of the filter element,wherein the air guide member is provided with a slit that tilts a flow of the compressed air filtered through the filter element toward a circumferential direction of the air guide member so that the compressed air is guided to an inner surface of the air guide member.2. The filter according to claim 1 , whereinthe air guide member has:a plurality of outer blades positioned in the circumferential direction of the air guide member so as to be spaced apart from each other; anda plurality of inner blades positioned in the circumferential direction of the air guide member so as to be spaced apart from each other, the inner blades being positioned radially inside relative to the outer ...

Breather device for engine

A breather device for a combustion engine includes a breather chamber in which oil mist in the combustion engine is introduced, a breather passage that guides the oil mist to the breather chamber from a crank chamber, and a blowby gas passage that guides, to an air intake passage, blowby gas having been subjected to gas-liquid separation in the breather chamber. A separator is accommodated in a blowby drawing pipe forming the blowby gas passage. The oil mist is made into droplets by the separator so that the liquid component is collected in the breather chamber.

SUPPORT AND DRAINAGE MATERIAL, FILTER, AND METHOD OF USE

Support and drainage materials, filter including the materials, and methods of use are disclosed. 1. A support and drainage material comprising at least one first section comprising a mesh or a non-woven fabric having a first end and a second end, a first side and a second side, a first major surface and a second major surface, and a first section bulk between the first major surface and the second major surface, the first section bulk having a thickness extending from the first end to a portion of the second end; wherein the at least one first section further comprises at least one first section aperture extending a length of about 25% to about 75% a distance between the first end and the second end, and extending a length of about 2% to about 100% a distance between the first side and the second side; and/or', 'at least one second section comprising a mesh or a non-woven fabric having a first end and a second end, a first side and a second side, a first major surface and a second major surface, and a second section bulk between the first major surface and the second major surface, the second section bulk having a thickness extending from the first end to a portion of the second end;', 'wherein the at least one second section further comprises at least one second section aperture extending a length of about 25% to about 75% a distance between the first end and the second end, and extending a length of about 2% to about 100% a distance between the first side and the second side;', 'wherein, when the foldable element is folded, a part of the first section bulk thickness fits in the at least one aperture of the at least one second section, and/or a part of the second section bulk thickness fits in the at least one aperture of the at least one first section., 'a foldable element allowing fluid flow through, the element comprising2. The support and drainage material of claim 1 , further comprising an additional first section and an additional second section claim 1 , ...

SUPPORT AND DRAINAGE MATERIAL, FILTER, AND METHOD OF USE

Support and drainage materials, filter including the materials, and methods of use are disclosed. 1. A support and drainage material comprising an element comprising:a section having a first end and a second end, and a first major surface, and a plurality of parallel tapered flow channels extending from the first end to the second end, the tapered flow channels comprising tapered side walls arranged in parallel and projecting upwardly from, and perpendicular to, the first major surface, the tapered flow channels having a deeper end and a shallower end, and being deeper at the first end of the first section than at the second end of the section.2. The support and drainage material of claim 1 , wherein the tapered flow channels each have a continuous taper.3. The support and drainage material of claim 1 , wherein the tapered flow channels each have at least two steps.4. The support and drainage material of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the section further comprises an upwardly curving end wall.5. A support and drainage material system comprisinga first support and drainage material and a second separate support and drainage material; '(i) a section having a first end and a second end, and a first major surface, and a plurality of parallel tapered flow channels extending from the first end to the second end, the tapered flow channels comprising tapered side walls arranged in parallel and projecting upwardly from, and perpendicular to, the first major surface, the tapered flow channels having a deeper end and a shallower end, and being deeper at the first end of the section than at the second end of the section; and', '(a) the first support and drainage material comprising'} (ii) a section having a first end and a second end, and a first major surface, and a plurality of parallel tapered flow channels extending from the first end to the second end, the tapered flow channels comprising tapered side walls arranged in parallel and projecting upwardly from, and ...

SUPPORT AND DRAINAGE MATERIAL, FILTER, AND METHOD OF USE

Support and drainage materials, filter including the materials, and methods of use are disclosed. 1. A support and drainage material comprising a foldable element comprising:at least one first section having a first end and a second end, a first side and a second side, a first major surface and a second major surface, and a plurality of parallel flow channels extending from the first end to the second end, the flow channels comprising side walls arranged in parallel and projecting upwardly from, and perpendicular to, the first major surface, the side walls having top walls; and,at least one second section having a first end and a second end, a first side and a second side, a first major surface and a second major surface, and a plurality of parallel flow channels extending from the first end to the second end, the flow channels comprising side walls arranged in parallel and projecting upwardly from, and perpendicular to, the first major surface, the side walls having top walls; wherein the first section is connected to the second section by a flexible hinge;wherein, the at least one first section further comprises at least one first section aperture extending a length of at least about 75% a distance between the first end and the second end, and extending a length of about 2% to about 100% a distance between the first side and the second side, and/or the at least one second section further comprises at least one second section aperture extending a length of at least about 75% a distance between the first end and the second end, and extending a length of about 2% to about 100% a distance between the first side and the second side;wherein, when the foldable element is folded, a portion of the first section fits in the at least one aperture of the at least one second section, and/or a portion of the second section fits in the at least one aperture of the at least one first section, providing parallel flow channels.2. A support and drainage material comprising a ...

INSIDE-OUT ROTATING COALESCER WITH GAS EXIT THROUGH HOLLOW SHAFT

Various example embodiments relate to rotating coalescers. One embodiment includes a housing comprising a first housing section having a blowby gas inlet structured to receive crankcase blowby gases from a crankcase. The housing further comprises an oil outlet. The rotating coalescer includes an endcap and filter media. The filter media is arranged in a cylindrical shape and is coupled to and positioned between the first housing section and endcap. The filter media is structured to filter the crankcase blowby gases passing through the filter media by coalescing and separating oils and aerosols contained in the crankcase blowby gases. The rotating coalescer includes a hollow shaft extending through the housing and positioned radially inside of the filter media. The hollow shaft forms a blowby gas outlet structured to route filtered crankcase blowby gases out of the housing. The rotating coalescer further includes a drive mechanism operatively coupled to the hollow shaft. 1. A rotating coalescer comprising: a first housing section having a blowby gas inlet structured to receive crankcase blowby gases from a crankcase; and', 'an oil outlet;, 'a housing comprisingan endcap;filter media arranged in a cylindrical shape, the filter media coupled to and positioned between the first housing section and the endcap, the filter media structured to receive unfiltered crankcase blowby gases from radially inside the filter media with resect to a central axis and filter the crankcase blowby gases passing radially through the filter media by coalescing and separating oils and aerosols contained in the crankcase blowby gases;a hollow shaft extending through the housing and positioned radially inside of the filter media, the hollow shaft forming a blowby gas outlet structured to route filtered crankcase blowby gases out of the housing; anda drive mechanism operatively coupled to the hollow shaft, the drive mechanism structured to rotate the hollow shaft and the housing.2. The rotating ...

Fuel tank inerting prefilter assemblies, devices, and methods of use

Fuel tank inerting prefilter assemblies, fuel tank inerting prefilter devices, and methods for treating fluids, particularly process fluids used in fuel inerting tank systems, are disclosed.

OIL SEPARATOR

An oil separator includes a casing that has an inlet for air and an outlet for air, and an impingement member that is provided inside the casing. Air that contains oil is introduced through the inlet into the casing and caused to strike the impingement member so that the oil is separated from the introduced air and is recovered. The outlet opens in the horizontal direction of the casing. The oil separator further includes an L-shaped elbow member that is attached to the outlet. The elbow member protrudes in the horizontal direction from the outlet and is bent upward. 119-. (canceled)20. A system comprising:a compressor that supplies compressed air;an air dryer that dries the compressed air supplied from the compressor and supplies dried compressed air, the air dryer comprising a supplying line that supplies the dried compressed air and an exhaust line that discharges purge air; andan oil separator connected to the exhaust line, the oil separator comprising:a housing including an inlet for introducing purge air from an air dryer and an outlet for discharging cleaned air, whereinthe oil separator is configured to cause the purge air to flow into the housing form the inlet to separate oil from the purge air, thereby collecting liquid containing oil, and to discharge cleaned air from the outlet,the oil separator further comprises:a collected liquid storage portion that is located below the housing and stores the collected liquid; anda drain outlet located below the housing for draining the collected liquid.21. The system according to claim 20 , wherein a plurality of expansion chambers arranged next to one another in a vertical direction; and', 'an impingement member,, 'the oil separator further comprisesthe oil separator is further configured to cause the flowed purge air to strike the impingement member to separate oil from the purge air, andthe housing further includes a lid attachable to the housing, and the inlet and the outlet are provided with the lid.22. The ...

RETANGULAR FILTERS, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR FILTRATION

The present invention discloses a rectangular shaped filter and coalescer elements and a vessel that houses a plurality of such rectangular shaped elements. Greater filtration or separation efficiency is provided due to increased number and alignment of rectangular shaped filter elements in the vessel. The rectangular shaped filter elements are also easy to replace. 1. A filter element for filtration of liquid , comprising:a) filter media in a trapezoidal shape with a first end and a second end along a longitudinal axis, and longer sides in between the first end and the second end flaring out such that the second end is wider than the first end, wherein the first end is parallel to the second end;b) a central void created by the pleated media inside the trapezoid extending from the first end to the second end;c) a solid generally rectangular top cap that is secured to the media on top of the pleated media that maintains a rectangular profile of the top of the filter element; andd) a generally rectangular second end cap secured to the second end of the filter media;wherein one of the first end cap and the second end cap is solid, and the other having a central opening that communicates with the central void in the filter media,wherein said second end cap is a longer rectangle to accommodate the flare of the trapezoidal media, andwherein a rectangular seal is provided on the end cap having the central opening to provide liquid-tight sealing when said filter element is mounted on a separation plate inside a filter housing.2. The filter element of claim 1 , wherein the end cap having the central opening further comprises a protruding nozzle claim 1 , wherein the protruding nozzle is in fluid communication with the central void.3. The filter element of claim 2 , wherein the rectangular seal is provided on the protruding nozzle.4. The filter element of claim 1 , wherein the end cap having the central opening further comprises a rectangular recess claim 1 , wherein the ...

FUEL GAS CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Systems and methods are disclosed for conditioning a fuel gas for a gas engine of a multi-stage gas compressor. The system includes a scrubber of the gas compressor, a heat exchanger, a pressure reducing valve, and a pressure vessel. A disclosed method includes causing a stream of gas to flow from the scrubber of the gas compressor to the heat exchanger, adding heat to the gas via the heat exchanger, lowering the pressure of the gas via the pressure reducing valve, providing the gas to the pressure vessel, removing liquids from the gas via a coalescing type filter element of the pressure vessel, and providing the conditioned fuel gas from the pressure vessel to the engine of the gas compressor. The gas is taken downstream from a mist extraction device of the scrubber and the scrubber is part of a last stage of compression in the multi-stage gas compressor. 1. A system configured to condition a fuel gas for a gas engine of a gas compressor , the system comprising:a scrubber of the gas compressor, the scrubber having a process gas inlet, a process gas outlet, a mist extraction device, and a tap, the scrubber configured to remove moisture from the process gas as the process gas flows from the gas inlet, through the mist extraction device, to the gas outlet, and the tap configured to allow a stream of gas to be removed from the scrubber downstream from the mist extraction device;a heat exchanger having a gas inlet connected to the tap of the scrubber, a gas outlet, an engine coolant inlet, and an engine coolant outlet, the heat exchanger configured to allow coolant to flow through the heat exchanger from the engine coolant inlet to the engine coolant outlet, and to allow gas to flow through the heat exchanger from the gas inlet to the gas outlet such that heat is transferred from the engine coolant to the gas;a pressuring reducing valve having a valve inlet, connected to the gas outlet of the heat exchanger, and a valve outlet, the pressure reducing valve configured to ...

AIR SEPARATION MODULES AND METHODS OF REMOVING CONDENSATE FROM AIR SEPARATION MODULES

An air separation module includes a cylindrical canister and a separator. The cylindrical canister has a longitudinal axis, an inlet, an oxygen-depleted air outlet, and a drain portion with an oxygen-enriched air outlet. The separator is arranged within the cylindrical canister to separate a compressed air flow into an oxygen-depleted air flow fraction and an oxygen-enriched air flow fraction, the oxygen-depleted air flow fraction provided to the oxygen-depleted air outlet and the oxygen-enriched air flow fraction to the drain portion of the canister. The drain portion extends tangentially from the cylindrical canister to issue the oxygen-enriched air flow fraction with entrained condensate from the oxygen-enriched air outlet with a tangential flow component. Nitrogen generation systems and methods of removing condensate from air separation modules are also described. 1. An air separation module , comprising:a cylindrical canister having a longitudinal axis, an inlet, an oxygen-depleted air outlet, and a drain portion with an oxygen-enriched air outlet;a separator arranged within the cylindrical canister to separate a compressed air flow into an oxygen-depleted air flow fraction and an oxygen-enriched air flow fraction, the oxygen-depleted air flow fraction provided to the oxygen-depleted air outlet and the oxygen-enriched air flow fraction to the drain portion of the canister;wherein the drain portion extends tangentially from the cylindrical canister to issue the oxygen-enriched air flow fraction and entrained condensate from the oxygen-enriched air outlet with a tangential flow component.2. The air separation module of claim 1 , wherein the drain portion defines the oxygen-enriched air outlet claim 1 , wherein the oxygen-enriched air outlet is tangentially offset from an outer surface of the cylindrical canister.3. The air separation module of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical canister has a sump portion claim 1 , the sump portion fluidly coupling the drain ...

OIL SEPARATOR

An oil separator causes air containing oil to strike an impingement member to separate the oil from the air and recover the oil. The oil separator includes a body having an inlet for introducing air and an outlet for discharging air. The oil separator further includes a cartridge that is assembled to the body and accommodates the impingement member. The oil separator further includes a drain bowl for storing the separated oil. The oil separator further includes an assembling structure. The body and the cartridge are assembled through one or two actions by using the assembling structure. 1. An oil separator that causes air containing oil to strike an impingement member to separate the oil from the air and recover the oil , the oil separator comprising:a body having an inlet for introducing air and an outlet for discharging air;a cartridge that is assembled to the body and accommodates the impingement member;a drain bowl for storing the separated oil; andan assembling structure,wherein the body and the cartridge are assembled through one or two actions by using the assembling structure.2. The oil separator according to claim 1 , whereina first thread portion is formed in the body,a second thread portion is formed in the cartridge, andthe assembling structure is a spin-on structure in which the first thread portion and the second thread portion are threaded to each other.3. The oil separator according to claim 2 , whereina first central passage portion, which allows air to pass through, is provided in a radially central part of the body,the first thread portion is formed in the first central passage portion,a second central passage portion, which allows air to pass through, is provided in a radially central part of the cartridge, andthe second thread portion is formed in the second central passage portion.4. The oil separator according to claim 2 , whereinthe first thread portion is an external thread, andthe second thread portion is an internal thread.5. The oil ...

FILTERING DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR FILTERING AIR CONTAMINATED BY OILY MISTS, VAPORS, AEROSOLS AND THE LIKE

A filtering device, particularly for filtering air contaminated by oily mists, vapors, aerosols and the like, comprising a cylindrical containment enclosure that is provided with a closure element that is provided with an air intake, a filtering assembly being accommodated inside the containment enclosure, the device further comprising a conveyance spiral that is arranged axially inside the containment enclosure and in contact with an inner surface of the enclosure. 110-. (canceled)11. A filtering device , particularly for filtering air contaminated by oily mists , vapors , aerosols and the like , comprising a cylindrical containment enclosure that is provided with a closure element that is provided with an air intake , a filtering assembly being accommodated inside said containment enclosure , further comprising a conveyance spiral that is arranged axially inside said containment enclosure and in contact with the inner surface of the enclosure.12. The filtering device according to claim 11 , wherein said conveyance spiral begins at an air discharge region that is opposite the intake and ends at a drainage port that connects the environment inside the containment enclosure to the environment outside it.13. The filtering device according to claim 11 , wherein said containment enclosure accommodates an element for supporting an electric motor claim 11 , said supporting element comprising a first ring and a second ring claim 11 , which are adapted to define a circumferential space for accommodating said filtering assembly.14. The filtering device according to claim 13 , further comprising claim 13 , in a position that lies below said supporting element claim 13 , a reduced-pressure diaphragm that is adapted to form a chamber at a reduced pressure below said supporting element.15. The filtering device according to claim 13 , further comprising claim 13 , between said first and second rings claim 13 , at the supporting element claim 13 , discharge holes for discharging ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO COMBINE A FILTER SYSTEM WITH A FREEZE DRYER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF A VACUUM PUMP

A system and method for providing a filter to prevent contamination of a vacuum pump during use with a freeze dryer. The method comprises evacuating, with a vacuum pump, pressure from freeze dryer; monitoring level of oil in reservoir; circulating oil between a sedimentary filter and a coalescing filter, and the vacuum pump, whereby a low pressure generated by the vacuum pump enables flowage of the oil; collecting condensation and water vapor that evaporates from oil through an exhaust hose; collecting, in the sedimentary filter, rust, particulates, and water from oil; collecting, in coalescing filter, water vapor and particulate gas to coalesce water vapor and particulate gas into oil, water, and particulates; separating, in coalescing filter, oil from water and particulates, whereby oil is rejuvenated; injecting clean air into rejuvenated oil; and turning the vacuum off and allowing remaining oil in the static system to return to vacuum pump reservoir. 1. A method for filtering an oil composition in a vacuum pump used with a freeze dryer , the method comprising:evacuating, with a vacuum pump, pressure from a freeze dryer containing a frozen medium through a vacuum hose, the vacuum pump comprising a reservoir containing an oil, whereby the frozen medium sublimates from a solid to a sublimated gas, whereby the excess sublimated gas migrates from the freeze dryer into the oil in the vacuum pump to form a particulate gas and water vapor mixed with the oil and trapped in the vacuum pump;monitoring, through a reservoir sight glass, a predetermined level of the oil composition in the reservoir of the vacuum pump;waiting a predetermined time for the vacuum pump to cool;switching the transfer switch to a filter mode;opening an oil flow control valve;circulating the oil throughout the vacuum pump, whereby the pressure generated by the vacuum pump enables flowage of the oil;at least partially collecting condensation and water vapor that evaporates from the oil through an ...

RETANGULAR FILTERS, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR FILTRATION

The present invention discloses a rectangular shaped filter and coalescer elements and a vessel that houses a plurality of such rectangular shaped elements. Greater filtration or separation efficiency is provided due to increased number and alignment of rectangular shaped filter elements in the vessel. The rectangular shaped filter elements are also easy to replace. 1. A method for filtering liquids comprising:a) introducing liquid to be filtered into a filter housing with a plurality of rectangular shaped filters;b) initiating the liquid filtration process with differential pressure of 2 PSID and continuing the filtration process with an increase of the differential pressure up to and including 35 PSID;c) passing liquid into a central void located in each of the rectangular shaped filters and further passing the liquid through a layer of media surrounding the void;d) collecting the filtered liquid in a separate chamber of the filter housing; ande) removing filtered liquid from the filter housing.2. The method of wherein the fluid passes through the rectangular filter made of a continuous layer of filter media.3. A method for removing gas from liquid comprising:a) introducing a mixture of gas and liquid into a vessel;b) passing the gas and liquid mixture through one of a plurality of rectangular shaped filters from a void inside the filter to outside of the filter media;c) allowing the filtered gas to ascend to the top of the vessel;d) allowing the liquid to accumulate at the bottom of the vessel;e) removing the filter gas from the top of the vessel; andf) removing the liquid from the bottom of the vessel.4. A method for separating liquids with different specific gravities comprising:a) introducing the liquid mixture into a vessel that is on a horizontal axis;b) passing the liquid mixture through one of a plurality of rectangular shaped coalescer elements from a void inside the filter to outside of the media;c) allowing the lighter filtered fluid to float to the top ...

FILTER ELEMENT FOR FILTERING A FLUID PASSING THROUGH THE FILTER ELEMENT, COALESCENCE FILTER, COMPRESSED AIR FILTER SYSTEM, USE OF FILTER ELEMENT AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING A COALESCENCE FILTER

The invention relates to a filter element for filtering a fluid passing through the filter element with a group of first channels, in which each first channel extends from a first end to a second end and each first channel has on its first end an inlet opening through which the fluid to be filtered can flow into the respective first channel and is closed at its second end, and a group of second channels, in which each second channel extends from a first end to a second end and each second channel has at its second end an outlet opening through which the filtered fluid can flow out of the respective second channel and is closed at its first end, wherein at least one first channel is arranged adjacent to a second channel and the first channel is separated from the second channel by a partition wall, wherein the partition wall is formed of a filter medium through which the fluid to be filtered can flow from the first channel into the second channel, wherein the filter medium is a coalescence filter medium. 112-. (canceled)13. A filter element for filtering a fluid passing through the filter element; the filter element comprising:a group of first channels in which each first channel extends from a first end to a second end and each first channel has at its first end an inlet opening through which the fluid to be filtered can flow into the respective first channel and is closed at its second end, anda group of second channels, in which each second channel extends from a first end to a second end and each second channel has at its second end an outlet opening through which the filtered fluid can flow out of the respective second channel and is closed at its first end,wherein at least one first channel is arranged adjacent to a second channel and the first channel is separated from the second channel by a partition wall, wherein the partition wall is formed of a filter medium through which the fluid to be filtered can flow from the first channel into the second channel ...

Auto-Draining Filter Apparatus

An apparatus having one or more filters positioned by a connection member. The connection member orientates one or more filters at a transverse angle relative to the horizontal to drain contaminants from the filter.

AIR OIL SEPARATOR

An air oil separator includes a removable and replaceable filter element. The filter element can include a flange-receiving recess in a first end cap construction. Alternatively, the first end cap construction can include alternating radially protruding projections and radially inward recesses. Alternatively, the end cap construction can include a first section contained within a plane and a second section sloping from the first section. 1. A filter element for an air oil separator; the filter element comprising:(a) a tubular construction of filter media having opposite first and second ends and a longitudinal axis; and(b) a first end cap construction secured to the first end of the filter media; the first end cap construction including a flange-receiving recess therein.2. The filter element of wherein the first end cap construction includes an axial plate and an annular sleeve extending perpendicular from the plate in a direction toward the filter media; the annular sleeve having an outer radial ring and an inner radial ring; the filter media being between the outer radial ring and the inner radial ring.3. The filter element of wherein the recess is defined by the annular sleeve.4. The filter element of wherein the recess is defined by the outer radial ring.5. The filter element of wherein the recess is a longitudinally extending recess generally parallel to the longitudinal axis.6. The filter element of wherein the recess is defined by the axial plate.7. The filter element of wherein:(a) the axial plate has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface, the lower surface facing the filter media; and(b) the recess is a continuous ring in the lower surface of the plate.8. The filter element of wherein the upper surface of the plate includes an axially extending rib forming a continuous ring.9. The filter element of wherein the recess has a cross-section with a shape of any one of: rounded claim 1 , polygon claim 1 , trapezoidal claim 1 , curved claim 1 , or ...

Air filter for grease filtering

The application relates according to one embodiment to an air filter for grease filtering. The filter includes a filter mounting element for installing the filter in connection with an intake opening of an air ventilation duct, at least one mechanical separation element for separating solid impurities from flowing air, and a UV source mounting element capable of being fitted with a UV source for generating UV light. The UV light and a catalyst coating present inside the filter are adapted to transform the physical state of grease flowing into the ventilation duct along with the airflow.

SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM FLUID TRAP

A fluid trap for minimizing the escape of contaminated fluids from the fluid trap when an orientation of the fluid trap changes during removal or transport includes a front cover, a rear cover coupled to the front cover, and an interior chamber defined by the front and rear covers. The front cover defines an inlet port extending a first distance into an interior chamber of the fluid trap. The rear cover defines an exhaust port extending a second distance away from the rear cover of the fluid trap and positioned above the inlet port when the fluid trap is in an upright position. The interior chamber has a maximum fluid volume defined as the lesser of a fluid reservoir volume, a front cover volume, and a rear cover volume. 1. A fluid trap for minimizing the escape of contaminated fluids from the fluid trap when an orientation of the fluid trap changes during removal or transport , the fluid trap comprising:a front cover defining an inlet port that extends a first distance into an interior chamber of the fluid trap;a rear cover coupled to the front cover, the rear cover defining an exhaust port extending a second distance away from the rear cover of the fluid trap and positioned above the inlet port when the fluid trap is in an upright position; andan interior chamber defined by the front and rear covers, the interior chamber comprising a maximum fluid volume, a fluid reservoir volume,', 'a front cover volume, and', 'a rear cover volume., 'wherein the maximum fluid volume comprises the lesser of'}2. The fluid trap of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir volume comprises an interior volume of the fluid trap defined by interior sidewalls of the fluid trap below the inlet port.3. The fluid trap of claim 1 , wherein the front cover volume comprises a volume equivalent to a product of the surface area of the front cover and an average depth of the front cover with respect to the first distance of the inlet port.4. The fluid trap of claim 1 , wherein the rear cover volume ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING OIL PARTICLES FROM AN AIR STREAM

A filter for separating oil particles from an air stream includes a continuous side wall in which a filter material is accommodated, a completely uninterrupted floor, and a cover. The side wall is fastened between the floor and the cover and the filter material includes a fibre mixture of synthetic fibres and glass fibres. The filter material is configured such that, upon the inflow of the air stream through the filter material, the oil particles from the air stream agglomerate into drops on the surface of the material and the drops run off downwards. 1. A filter for separating oil particles from an air stream , the filter comprising:a continuous side wall in which a filter material is accommodated;a completely uninterrupted floor; anda cover,wherein the side wall is fastened between the floor and the cover,wherein the filter material includes a fibre mixture of synthetic fibres and glass fibres,wherein the filter material is configured such that, upon the inflow of the air stream through the filter material, the oil particles from the air stream agglomerate into drops on the surface of the material and the drops run off downwards.2. The filter according to claim 1 , wherein the side wall has an internal rib mesh and/or an external rib mesh configured to support the filter material claim 1 , wherein the internal rib mesh and/or the external rib mesh include expanded metal or perforated sheet metal.3. The filter according to claim 1 , wherein a weight per unit area of the filter material is 50-150 g/m.4. The filter according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the filter material is within a range of from 0.1 mm-1 mm.5. The filter according to one of claim 1 , wherein the filter material possesses an air permeability of 80-250 m/m/h at 200 pa.6. The filter according to claim 1 , wherein the filter material possesses a surface resistance of at least 10Ohm.7. The filter according to claim 1 , wherein the filter element has the form of a hollow cylinder.8. The filter ...

DRAINAGE MEDIUM FOR GAS FILTER

A coalescence filter including an inlet for supplying the gas to a filter element present in the coalescing filter, which filter element includes a coalescence medium for coalescing at least one disperse liquid phase during a displacement of a gas through the coalescence medium in a flow direction. The filter element downstream of the coalescence medium includes a drainage medium for draining the at least one coalesced disperse phase leaving the coalescence medium. The filter element contains a barrier layer positioned downstream of the coalescence medium, where the coalescence medium and the barrier layer are held at a distance from each other by one or more spacers to provide a drainage zone in the drainage layer of a drainage medium between a surface of the coalescence medium facing the barrier layer and the barrier layer for draining the coalesced disperse phase in a drainage direction. 129.-. (canceled)30. A gas filter for coalescing at least one dispersed liquid phase present in a gas , the gas filter comprising:an inlet for supplying the gas to a filter element present in the gas filter, which filter element comprises a coalescence medium for coalescing the at least one disperse phase during a displacement of the gas through the coalescence medium in a flow direction,wherein the filter element downstream of the coalescence medium comprises a drainage medium for draining the at least one coalesced disperse phase leaving the coalescence medium in a drainage direction which is transverse to the flow direction,wherein the filter element is composed of a single package of the coalescence medium, the drainage medium and a barrier layer,wherein the barrier layer is located downstream of the coalescence medium,wherein the coalescence medium and the barrier layer are held at a distance from each other by one or more spacers extending in the flow direction to provide a drainage layer in the drainage medium between the barrier layer and a surface of the coalescence ...

ACTIVE COKE REGENERATION MIXED VAPOR TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS

There is provided an active coke regeneration mixed vapor treatment method. The method comprises the following process steps of: A) performing a first water condensation on a mixed vapor produced during an active coke regeneration process by spray water in a first condensation zone; B) performing a second water condensation on the mixed vapor that is after the first water condensation by spray water in a second condensation zone, to further condensate and purify the mixed vapor; C) eliminating moisture in a gas through mist elimination from the gas fraction in the mixed vapor that is after the second water condensation, and discharging the remaining gas from the upper of the second condensation zone; and, D) discharging active coke micro powder in the mixed vapor that is after the second water condensation, with condensation water. In the present invention, an apparatus for implementing the abovementioned method is also provided. 1. An active coke regeneration mixed vapor treatment method , comprising the following process steps of:A) performing a first water condensation on a mixed vapor produced during an active coke regeneration process by spray water in a first condensation zone;B) performing a second water condensation on the mixed vapor that is after the first water condensation by spray water in a second condensation zone, to further condensate and purify the mixed vapor;C) eliminating moisture in a gas through mist elimination from the gas fraction in the mixed vapor that is after the second water condensation, and discharging the remaining gas from the upper of the second condensation zone; and,D) discharging active coke micro powder in the mixed vapor that is after the second water condensation, with condensation water.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the step of B) claim 1 , a flow velocity of the mixed vapor into the second condensation zone is controlled to bring a sufficient contact time for the water vapor and the active coke ...

MACHINE TOOL MOUNTED MIST COLLECTOR WITH FILTER CLAMP

A system for removing cooling liquid from a mist. The system includes an intake, where the intake is configured to receive the cooling mist and a baffle filter including a plurality of overlapping and offset layers of baffles, the baffle filter configured to collect and output cooling liquid from the cooling mist. The system also includes a mesh positioned vertically above the baffle and configured to drip cooling liquid collected thereon onto the baffle filter and an air filter, where the air filter is configured to remove a portion of pollutants from the demisted air. The system further includes a filter clamp configured to hold the air filter in place and an exhaust, where the exhaust is configured to output the demisted air.

COALESCER FILTER

A coalescing filter assembly including a coalescing filter element is provided. The coalescing filter assembly includes a base housing and a cover housing that together form a coalescing chamber. Disposed within the coalescing chamber is the coalescing filter element. The coalescing filter element includes a frame with a partition that separates an unfiltered side from a filtered side of the coalescing filter assembly. A port connects the unfiltered side to the filtered side through the partition. A coalescing tube including coalescing filter media is connected to the port. Unfiltered fluid that enters the coalescing filter assembly is passed through the coalescing filter media such that the contaminants are removed to create a filtered fluid. The filtered fluid exits the coalescing filter assembly at an outlet of the coalescing filter assembly. 1. A coalescing filter assembly , comprising:a housing comprising a base housing member and a cover housing member joined together to form a coalescing chamber, the base housing member comprising a base end panel and a base border wall projecting from the end panel, the cover housing member comprising a cover end panel and a cover border wall projecting from the cover end panel, the cover end panel and the base end panel being spaced apart laterally with the coalescing chamber therebetween, the cover border wall and the base border wall joining along a seal interface to surround the coalescing chamber, the cover end panel and the base end panel extending at an angle relative to the seal interface of at least five degrees in the vertical direction; anda coalescing filter element comprising a frame having a partition separating an unfiltered side from a filtered side, the partition having a coalescing inlet port connecting the unfiltered side and the filtered side and carrying a coalescing filter media arranged to filter fluid flowing through the coalescing inlet port; andwherein the partition includes a panel member, the ...

Systems and methods for utilizing a low-friction rotating coalescer contact seal

Rotating coalescer crankcase ventilation (CV) systems are described. The described CV systems utilize a contact seal to seal a gap between a static side of a housing and a rotating coalescer inlet. The rotating coalescer may be driven mechanically, electrically, hydraulically, or the like. The contact seal can be formed via a soft solid or a liquid film created by oil. Accordingly, the contact seal is a hydrodynamic soft seal. The contact seal prevents the blowby gases from bypassing the filter element of the rotating coalescer. At the same time, the contact seal may be broken during positive blowby gas recirculation circumstances because the contact seal is a hydrodynamic soft seal.

PART SEPARATOR CLEANING APPARATUS

Embodiments herein relate to part separation and cleaning devices. In an embodiment, a part separation and cleaning apparatus is included having a liquid holding tub defining an interior volume. The liquid holding tub can include a bottom pan defining a center aperture and an outer perimeter, a perimeter wall attached to the bottom pan adjacent to the outer perimeter thereof and a center sleeve attached to the bottom pan over the central aperture and extending upward away from the bottom pan. The apparatus can further include a motor and a drive shaft. An indexing plate within the liquid holding tub can be connected to the drive shaft. The indexing plate can rotate and can include a plurality of discrete compartments. A control circuit can be configured to cause the drive unit to initiate an indexing movement in response to a received signal. Other embodiments are also included herein. 1. A part separation and cleaning apparatus comprising: a bottom pan defining a center aperture and an outer perimeter;', 'a perimeter wall attached to the bottom pan adjacent to the outer perimeter thereof; and', 'a center sleeve attached to the bottom pan over the central aperture and extending upward away from the bottom pan;, 'a liquid holding tub defining an interior volume comprising'} a motor; and', 'a drive shaft operably connected to the motor, the drive shaft passing up through the center sleeve; and, 'a drive mechanism comprising'}an indexing plate disposed within the liquid holding tub, the indexing plate in mechanical communication with the drive shaft, the indexing plate configured to rotate within the liquid holding tub, the indexing plate comprising a plurality of discrete compartments;a controller circuit in electrical communication with the drive mechanism and the part sensor, wherein the controller unit is configured to cause the drive unit to initiate an indexing movement in response to a received signal.2. The part separation and cleaning apparatus of claim 1 , ...

OIL SEPARATOR, AND SYSTEM FOR SEPARATING OIL FOR VEHICLE

An oil separator includes a housing and an impingement member arranged in the housing. The oil separator introduces air containing oil into the housing and causes the air to strike the impingement member to separate the oil from the introduced air, thereby recovering the oil into a liquid storage portion. The oil separator further includes a liquid restoration device that restores collected liquid to an external device. The collected liquid contains the oil that has been separated from the air and recovered. The liquid restoration device includes an inlet port connected to the liquid storage portion, a retaining portion, and a discharge port connected to the external device. 1. An oil separator comprising:a housing; andan impingement member arranged in the housing, whereinthe oil separator introduces air containing oil into the housing and causes the air to strike the impingement member to separate the oil from the introduced air, thereby recovering the oil into a liquid storage portion,the oil separator further comprises a liquid restoration device, which restores, to an external device, collected liquid containing the oil that has been separated from the air and recovered, an inlet port connected to the liquid storage portion,', 'a retaining portion, which retains the collected liquid that has flowed in through the inlet port, and', 'a discharge port connected to the external device, and, 'the liquid restoration device includes'}the liquid restoration device pressurizes the retaining portion to discharge the retained collected liquid to the external device through the discharge port.2. The oil separator according to claim 1 , wherein a supply port, which supplies compressed air to the retaining portion,', 'a piston arranged in the retaining portion, and', 'an urging spring, which urges the piston toward the supply port, and, 'the liquid restoration device includes'}the piston is displaced by the compressed air supplied from the supply port, thereby discharging the ...

AXIAL FLOW CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR

Rotating coalescer elements that maximize the radial-projected separation surface area in a given (rotating) cylindrical volume, where flow to be cleaned is passing axially upward or downward through a separating media of the rotating coalescer element. Various example package assemblies are provided with various types of rotating configurations including cylindrical coiled media packs, frustum coiled media packs, concentric cylinders, coiled metal or polymer films with and without perforations, and/or alternating layers of different materials. The described rotating coalescers may be driven by hydraulic turbine, electric motor, belt, gear or by mounting on rotating machine components, such as rotating engine shafts or connected components. 1. A filter element comprising:a first sheet of media, the first sheet of media coiled so as to form a media pack having an inlet face and an outlet face, the first sheet of media comprising spacers configured to maintain a gap between successive layers of the first sheet of media, the gap forming an axial flow channel extending between the inlet face and the outlet face, each spacer comprising a molded bump or a glue space, or being formed by a monofilament.2. The filter element of claim 1 , further comprising a central support tube;wherein the first sheet of media is coiled around the central support tube to form the media pack.3. (canceled)4. The filter element of claim 1 , wherein each spacer is formed by the monofilament claim 1 , and wherein the monofilament is wrapped around both sides of the first sheet of filter media.5. The filter element of claim 2 , further comprising a second sheet of media claim 2 , the second sheet of media is a flat sheet of media claim 2 , the second sheet of media being coiled around the central support tube such that the first sheet of media is sandwiched between two adjacent layers of the second sheet of media.6. The filter element of claim 1 , wherein each spacer is formed by the monofilament ...

Effluent Processing Apparatus and Method for a Vehicle Air Brake Charging System

An effluent processing apparatus comprises a coalescing element arranged to separate oil and water from an effluent mixture containing air, oil, and water from a purge valve of an air dryer. The coalescing element includes a plurality of members which define a predefined pattern of paths along which the effluent mixture flows to separate oil and water therefrom.

Self Cleaning Gas-Liquid Separator for Serial or Parallel Collection of Liquid Fractions

An apparatus, process, and system are disclosed that effectively provide separation of a combined gas/liquid flow stream into its separated gas and liquid factions. The invention is primarily directed to the fields of preparative supercritical fluid chromatography [SFC] and supercritical fluid extraction [SFE], but will have other utilization and applicability where phases of dramatically different density, viscosity and volumetric flow require separation. 1. An apparatus for a gas-liquid flowstream , comprising:a filter that can receive a pressurized gas-liquid or aerosolized flowstream comprising gas and liquid phases; anda constraint at least partially surrounding said filter,whereby the liquid phase from the flowstream is coalesced within the constraint.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the constraint further comprises a channel claim 1 , comprising a sealed portion and an open portion claim 1 , that can receive the gas-liquid flowstream after the flowstream passes through said filter.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the channel comprises a spiral channel that contacts at least a portion of an external surface of the filter claim 2 , andan outer housing which constrains an outer boundary of the channel.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the channel is formed in communication with the external surface of said filter.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the closed portion comprises a sealed upper end and the open portion comprises an open lower end.6. The apparatus of further comprising an inlet flowpath having fluidic communication with an interior cavity of the filter.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein at least a portion of the filter has an external surface area relatively larger than a cross-sectional area of said inlet flowpath to the filter.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the filter is shaped as one of a cylinder claim 6 , a sphere claim 6 , a cuboid claim 6 , a prism claim 6 , or a trapezoid.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further ...

Coalescence filter

A set including a filter candle for separating a compressed gas and a disperse phase present therein, and a bottom cap placed on a lower side of the filter candle. The filter candle contains a filter medium containing a coalescence medium for coalescing the disperse phase and a drainage medium for draining the coalesced disperse phase in a downward direction to the bottom cap, where at least one drainage opening is provided in the bottom cap at a position corresponding to the drainage medium for discharging coalesced liquid from the drainage medium. A side of the bottom cap facing away from the filter medium is provided with a drip-off position and with at least one drainage profile which extends from the at least one drainage opening, where the drainage profile is provided for discharging the coalesced disperse phase from the at least one draining opening to the drip-off position.

SEPARATION APPARATUS FOR A GAS COMPONENT FROM SPENT DRILLING MUD

A method of using a separation apparatus, the separation apparatus including a fluid chamber and an inlet to the fluid chamber for receiving a gas component of spent drilling mud. The separation apparatus can also include an outlet for directing a purified gas out of the fluid chamber and a splash plate disposed in the fluid chamber adjacent to the inlet to force the gas component of the spent drilling mud downward in the fluid chamber. Furthermore, the separation apparatus includes at least one separation plate having a plurality of holes disposed therein positioned between the splash plate and the outlet to separate the purified gas from the gas component of the spent drilling mud. 1. A separation apparatus , the apparatus comprising:a fluid chamber;an inlet to the fluid chamber for receiving a gas component of spent drilling mud;an outlet for directing a purified gas out of the fluid chamber;a splash plate disposed in the fluid chamber adjacent to the inlet to force the gas component of the spent drilling mud downward in the fluid chamber; andat least one separation plate having a plurality of holes disposed therein positioned between the splash plate and the outlet to separate the purified gas from the gas component of the spent drilling mud.2. The apparatus of wherein the splash plate is vertically disposed in the fluid chamber.3. The apparatus of further comprising a dispersion apparatus disposed in the fluid chamber between the inlet and the splash plate to disperse the gas component of the spent drilling mud entering the fluid chamber.4. The apparatus of wherein the dispersion apparatus includes a plurality of vertically or horizontally disposed rod elements.5. The apparatus of wherein the rod elements have a cross-sectional shape selected from the group consisting of circle claim 4 , oval claim 4 , square claim 4 , rectangle claim 4 , a polygon with five or more sides claim 4 , and a combination thereof.6. The apparatus of wherein the rod elements are ...

OIL SEPARATE AND COLLECT DEVICE

An oil separate and collect device () has a horizontally elongated container body () disposed in a horizontal orientation. A gas inlet (), through which compressed gas containing oil flows into the container body (), is located at an upper part on one end side of an interior of the container body (). A gas outlet (), through which the compressed gas from which oil has been separated flows out of the container body (), is located at an upper part on the other end side of the interior of the container body (). A partition board () divides a lower part of the interior of the container body () into a first chamber () on a gas inlet () side and a second chamber () on a gas outlet () side. 1. An oil separate and collect device for separating and collecting oil from compressed gas , which contains the oil and has been discharged from an oil-cooled compressor , the oil separate and collect device comprising:a horizontally elongated container body disposed in a horizontal orientation;a gas inlet which is located at an upper part on one end side of an interior of the container body and through which the compressed gas containing the oil flows into the container body;a gas outlet which is located at an upper part on the other end side of the interior of the container body and through which the compressed gas from which the oil has been separated flows out of the container body; anda partition board configured to divide a lower part of the interior of the container body into a first chamber on a gas inlet side and a second chamber on a gas outlet side.2. The oil separate and collect device according to claim 1 , whereinthe container body is a cylindrical body with both ends being closed, andthe partition board is disposed at a position between 0 (mm) and 0.5 φD (mm) inclusive with respect to an origin, assuming that a drum diameter of the container body is φD (mm), a position of a section, which is closest to the first chamber, of an inner edge of an opening edge of the gas ...

Combined oil and water separator in an air brake dryer

A filter assembly for separating and removing a liquid from a compressed fluid stream includes a filter element for separating the liquid from the fluid, a purge valve, and an elongated valve operator for actuating the purge valve. The top of the filter element has a shroud that decreases the flow area of the entering fluid stream to induce a vortex of the fluid, allowing the liquid to separate from the fluid. The purge valve is located at the bottom of the filter element for draining the separated liquid. The elongated valve operator axially extends through the filter element and is moveable by an actuating piston located at the top of the filter element, in response to elevated pressure in the filter assembly. The filtered air is dried through a desiccant body and then outputted from the filter assembly to be used in an air brake system.

DEVICE FOR TREATING FLUID MIXTURES

The invention relates to a device for treating fluid mixtures, which contain gases, such as in particular hydrogen (H2), air, nitrogen (N2), or natural gases, and liquids, such as in particular ionic liquids, hydraulic fluid, or process liquids, comprising at least a first separation stage () for separating the fluid mixture into a liquid fraction and a gas fraction, which is contaminated with a remaining liquid fraction, from which gas fraction said remaining liquid fraction is removed in at least one further separation stage (). 12967. A device for treating fluid mixtures that contain gases , such as in particular hydrogen (H) , air , nitrogen (N) , or natural gases , and liquids , such as in particular ionic liquids , hydraulic fluid , or process liquids , with a least a first separation stage () for separating the fluid mixture into a liquid fraction and into a gas fraction , which is contaminated with a remaining liquid fraction , from which gas fraction this remaining liquid fraction is removed in at least one additional separation stage ().229. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that a centrifugal separator () is provided as a first separation stage.367. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that a coalescing filter () is provided as a second separation stage.4296715371939. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that all separation stages ( claim 1 , ) are arranged in a common housing () claim 1 , which has an inlet () for the fluid mixture claim 1 , an outlet () for the gas fraction separated from the liquid claim 1 , and at least one emptying outlet ( claim 1 , ) for removing the cleaned liquid.513296715. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the housing () has a cavity extending along a vertical axis () claim 1 , in which the centrifugal separator () is arranged between the overlying coalescing filter () and an underlying collection space () for receiving separated liquid.643312915454733115. The ...

FILTER ELEMENTS, COALESCING BAFFLES, FILTRATION VESSEL AND METHODS

Improvements to filtration and vessels such as for filtration and coalescing of gas streams are shown. A filter element with a partial treated region and untreated region such as providing different surface energies or other filtration characteristics are provided. Various keying arrangements for compatibility and/or rotational locking are shown between the filtration vessel, a tubular coalescing baffle, and/or filter element. The tubular coalescing baffle also may include non-louvered pore structure, which provides for more even flow in a two stage type filtration vessel to prevent premature exiting and reduction of flow velocities along the second stage, and/or may additionally or alternatively include drainage apertures such as drain slot formed along a gravitational bottom or otherwise to facilitate additional drainage of coalesced liquid as opposed to letting such liquid be forced through fluid velocity toward the open end of the tubular baffle. 1. A filter element , comprising:a ring of filter media with an internal central flow passage;an end cap closing an end of the ring of filter media, the end cap comprising a mounting post;a key formed along the mounting post.2. The filter element of claim 1 , wherein the mounting post comprises a circular surface claim 1 , and further comprising a detent formed into the mounting post disrupting the circular surface extending axially along the circular surface.3. The filter element of claim 2 , wherein the mounting post comprises an axially extending groove to provide for the key.4. The filter element of claim 1 , wherein the mounting post comprises a tapered tip and a cylindrical body claim 1 , a key structure extending axially into the cylindrical body and the tapered tip.5. The filter element of wherein the filter element is configured for use with a tubular baffle claim 1 , wherein the key provides means for keying with the tubular baffle having a perforated extension claim 1 , wherein without the key claim 1 , the ...

Particle separator

A particle separator comprises a vessel, a fluid inlet, a fluid swirl passage, a scupper cavity, a first fluid outlet, and a second fluid outlet. The vessel includes a vessel sidewall extending between a vessel top side and a vessel bottom side. The fluid swirl passage includes a first passage end in communication with a fluid inlet disposed on the vessel top side. A second passage end is in communication with a vessel swirl cavity defined at least in part by an inner surface of the vessel sidewall. The scupper cavity includes a scupper entrance disposed along the inner surface of the vessel sidewall, and is spaced circumferentially apart from the second passage end. The first fluid outlet is in communication with the scupper cavity and disposed on the vessel bottom side. The second fluid outlet is disposed above the first fluid outlet in communication with the vessel swirl cavity.

FILTER UNIT FOR A FUME EXTRACTION DEVICE, AND COMBINATION APPLIANCE HAVING A COOKTOP AND A FUME EXTRACTION DEVICE HAVING A FILTER UNIT

A filter unit for a fume extraction device includes a filter body having a filter element and a collecting region which is situated below the filter body and at least partially surrounds the filter body for collecting a liquid. An upper region of the filter unit is formed with an air inlet opening to let in air that is suctioned by the fume extraction device, with the air inlet opening at least partially surrounding the filter body. A bottom side of the filter unit is provided with an air outlet opening to let air out of the filter unit to the fume extraction device. 110-. (canceled)11. A filter unit for a fume extraction device , said filter unit comprising:a filter body having a filter element and a collecting region which is situated below the filter body and at least partially surrounds the filter body for collecting a liquid,an upper region formed with an air inlet opening to let in air that is suctioned by the fume extraction device, said air inlet opening at least partially surrounding the filter body, anda bottom side provided with an air outlet opening to let air out of the filter unit to the fume extraction device.12. The filter unit of claim 11 , wherein the filter element is located in the filter unit in a direction which is inclined relative to a horizontal.13. The filter unit of claim 11 , wherein the filter element is located in the filter unit in a vertical direction.14. The filter unit of claim 11 , wherein the filter body forms a hollow body which is open at least at the bottom side claim 11 , said air outlet opening of the filter unit being formed in a lower face of the hollow body.15. The filter unit of claim 11 , wherein the filter body has a round or quadrangular cross section.16. The filter unit of claim 11 , further comprising a filter holder configured to hold the filter body and to at least partially surround the filter body claim 11 , said collecting region constituting a bottom of the filter holder claim 11 , said filter body being ...

SEPARATION DEVICE AND OIL SEPARATING AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH SEPARATION DEVICE AS WELL AS METHOD FOR SEPARATING FLUID FROM A GAS STREAM DERIVING FROM A CONNECTING DEVICE

A separation device for separating fluid from a gas stream has a housing replaceably connected to a connector head of a connecting device. The housing has a housing corpus with an axial end covered by a housing cover non-detachably connected to the housing corpus. A filter insert is received in the housing in a flow path of the gas stream from a raw gas inlet to a clean gas outlet of the housing. The filter insert has a main separator element with ring-shaped support body and cylindrical coalescing filter medium with coalescer material removing fluid from the gas stream. A preliminary separator element is arranged concentrically to the main separator element in the housing in the flow path of the gas stream between raw gas inlet and main separator element. The preliminary separator element has a cylindrical coalescing filter medium with coalescer material removing fluid from the gas stream. 1. A separation device for separating a fluid from a gas stream deriving from a connecting device , the separation device comprising:a housing configured to be replaceably connected to a connector head of the connecting device, wherein the housing comprises a cup-shaped housing corpus and a housing cover covering an axial end of the housing corpus, wherein the housing cover is non-detachably connected to the housing corpus, wherein an axis extends longitudinally through the housing corpus and defines an axial direction;a hollow cylindrical filter insert received in the housing in a flow path of the gas stream extending from at least one raw gas inlet of the housing to at least one clean gas outlet of the housing, wherein the hollow cylindrical filter insert comprises at least one main separator element, wherein the at least one main separator element comprises a ring-shaped support body and further comprises at least one hollow cylindrical coalescing filter medium comprising at least one coalescer material configured to remove the fluid from the gas stream;at least one ...

SEPARATION DEVICE AND OIL SEPARATING AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH SEPARATION DEVICE AS WELL AS METHOD FOR SEPARATING FLUID FROM A GAS STREAM DERIVING FROM A CONNECTING DEVICE

A separation device for separating fluid from a gas stream has a housing with housing corpus and housing cover non-detachably connected to the housing corpus. A hollow cylindrical filter insert is received in the housing in a flow path of the gas stream from a raw gas inlet to a clean gas outlet. The filter insert has first and second end discs at first and second axial end face sides. The filter insert has a main separator element with hollow cylindrical coalescing filter medium with coalescer material for removing fluid from the gas stream that is flowing radially through the main separator element. A preliminary separator element having a coalescing filter medium with coalescer material is arranged in the flow path of the gas stream between the raw gas inlet and the filter insert for removing fluid from the gas stream. 1. A separation device for separating fluid from a gas stream deriving from a connecting device of a compressed air system or of a vacuum pump , the separation device comprising:a housing configured to be replaceably connected to a connector head of the connecting device, wherein the housing comprises a cup-shaped housing corpus and a housing cover covering a first axial end of the housing corpus, wherein the housing cover is non-detachably connected to the housing corpus, wherein an axis extends longitudinally through the housing corpus and defines an axial direction;a hollow cylindrical filter insert received in the housing in a flow path of the gas stream extending from at least one raw gas inlet of the housing to at least one clean gas outlet of the housing, wherein the hollow cylindrical filter insert comprises at least one first end disc disposed at a first axial end face side of the hollow cylindrical filter insert and further comprises at least one second end disc disposed at a second axial end face side of the hollow cylindrical filter insert, wherein the at least one first end disc faces the housing cover and the at least one second end ...

RETANGULAR FILTERS, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR FILTRATION

The present invention discloses a rectangular shaped filter and coalescer elements and a vessel that houses a plurality of such rectangular shaped elements. Greater filtration or separation efficiency is provided due to increased number and alignment of rectangular shaped filter elements in the vessel. The rectangular shaped filter elements are also easy to replace. 1. A filter element comprising:a) pleated filter media in a trapezoidal shape with top and bottom sides are parallel to each other and the longer sides in between the top and bottom flaring out such that the bottom is wider than the top;b) a central void created by the pleated media inside the trapezoid extending from the top to the bottom;c) a solid generally rectangular top cap that is secured to the media on top of the pleated media that maintains a rectangular profile of the top of the filter element;d) a generally rectangular bottom cap secured to the bottom of the pleated media with a central opening that communicates with the central void in the pleated media; ande) said bottom cap is a longer rectangle to accommodate the flare of the trapezoidal media.2. A filter element of wherein the media is selected from the group of natural media claim 1 , synthetic media claim 1 , ceramic media claim 1 , glass media and metal media.3. A filter element of wherein the opening to the central void is on the top cap and bottom cap is solid and the media is selected from the group pleated and non-pleated media.4. A filter assembly comprising:a) a filter housing;b) a fluid inlet to the filter housing;c) a separation plate sealably secured to the inner circumference of the filter housingd) a plurality of rectangular shaped filters enclosed in said filter housing, wherein each of said rectangular shaped filters having a central void surrounded by filter media, a solid top cap, a bottom cap with an opening located therein to communicate with the central void in the filter media that extends from the top cap to the ...

AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, AIR DRYER AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COMPRISING AN AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE

The invention relates to an air dryer cartridge () for a compressed air system of a commercial vehicle. 1. An exchangeable air dryer cartridge for a compressed air system of a commercial vehicle witha) a release valve by which a controlled release of humidity, fluids or contaminants is provided ba) by which it is possible to couple the air dryer cartridge to a base element of an air dryer,', 'bb) which comprises a control port for a control signal for controlling the release valve,, 'b) a base element coupling region,'}c) a release valve coupling region to which the release valve can be coupled or is coupled,d) the base element coupling region and the release valve coupling region being arranged on opposite sides of the air dryer cartridge ande) a control line or control conduit by which the control signal for controlling the release valve is transmitted extending from the base element coupling region through an interior of the air dryer cartridge to the release valve coupling region.2. The air dryer cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the control line or control conduit extends through a desiccant of the air dryer cartridge.3. The air dryer cartridge of claim 1 , wherein a transmitting body is provided which forms the control line or control conduit and which extends through the interior of the air dryer cartridge.4. The air dryer cartridge of claim 3 , wherein the transmitting body is formed integrally with an accommodating body for the desiccant.5. The air dryer cartridge of claim 3 , wherein the transmitting body is formed integrally with a connecting region for electrically connecting or pneumatically connecting in a sealed fashion the control line or control conduit of the transmitting body to a connecting region of the base element.6. The air dryer cartridge of claim 3 , wherein the transmitting body is formed integrally with a connecting region for electrically connecting or pneumatically connecting in a sealed fashion the control line or control conduit of the ...

Scavenge tube arrangement; gas liquid separator filter assembly; and methods

A scavenge tube is slidably attached to either a filter head housing or a liquid return port in a wall of a vessel. The scavenge tube can be slidably positioned to ensure that the tube is oriented within the area where the collected liquid will pool. In one example, the scavenge tube is slidably attached to the housing by way of being spring-biased. A slidable grounding tube is attached to an electrically grounded filter head housing and projects into a liquid collection region of a filter member and is in touching engagement with a metal portion of the filter member to ground the filter member to the filter head. In one example, the slidable grounding tube is spring-biased.

DEVICE FOR OIL SEPARATION AND REMOVAL FROM AN ORGANIC WORKING FLUID

Device for oil separation and removal from a working fluid of an organic Rankine cycle plant, said plant having at least a supply pump (), at least a heat exchanger (), an expansion turbine (), a condenser (), wherein the device is provided with a separator () and collection means (), located between the evaporator () and the condenser () or between the evaporator () and a regenerator () of the organic Rankine cycle plant. 2711421920. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said bypass line () is configured so as to connect a portion (′) of the evaporator () in which is present the vapor phase of the working fluid and the condenser () and wherein said separator () is a cyclone () and comprises in its terminal part a coalescent filter ().3. (canceled)48. The device according to wherein said first valve () is configured to continuously control the bypass flowrate in a range between 1/10000 and 1/1000 of the total plant flow-rate.59. The device according to wherein said second valve () is configured to adjust the pressure on the bypass line.6. The device according to wherein a calibrated hole disc is configured to determine the bypass flowrate.7. The device according to wherein a capillary tube is configured to determine the bypass flowrate.8. (canceled)915231533. The device according to further comprising a fourth valve () which is located between the separator () and the collection means () claim 1 , said fourth valve () being configured to isolate said collection means () so that the separator continues working while making the discharge of the collection means ().101. The device according to claim 1 , assembled on the head of the evaporator () by fastening means.1131. The device according to wherein said collection means () is configured to be welded on the evaporator () head claim 1 , so as to allow an easy control of the collecting working fluid temperature.123. The device according to wherein said collection means () is a separate device that is autonomously ...

FILTER ELEMENTS, COALESCING BAFFLES, FILTRATION VESSEL AND METHODS

Improvements to filtration and vessels such as for filtration and coalescing of gas streams are shown. A filter element with a partial treated region and untreated region such as providing different surface energies or other filtration characteristics are provided. Various keying arrangements for compatibility and/or rotational locking are shown between the filtration vessel, a tubular coalescing baffle, and/or filter element. The tubular coalescing baffle also may include non-louvered pore structure, which provides for more even flow in a two stage type filtration vessel to prevent premature exiting and reduction of flow velocities along the second stage, and/or may additionally or alternatively include drainage apertures such as drain slot formed along a gravitational bottom or otherwise to facilitate additional drainage of coalesced liquid as opposed to letting such liquid be forced through fluid velocity toward the open end of the tubular baffle. 1. A filter element configured for receipt into a keyed tubular baffle having a tubular extension defining a plurality of pores , the tubular extension comprises first and second open ends , a cap portion coupled to one of the first and second open ends , the cap portion comprising an end plate with a post projecting from one side that provides a hollow receiver , a key projection along the post and projecting inwardly in the hollow receiver , the filter element comprising:a tubular filter media extension with an internal central flow passage having a first stage end and a second stage end, the second stage end sized to be received within the tubular baffle;a seal disposed along the tubular filter media extension between the first stage end and the second stage end to separate a first filter stage and a second filter stage;a first stage end cap closing the first stage end of the tubular filter media extension;a second stage end cap closing the second stage end of the tubular filter media extension, the second stage end ...

Separating Device for Separating a Fluid from Gas as well as Separating Element and Coupling Element for such a Separating Device

A separating device for separating a liquid from gas is provided with a separating element that has a housing with housing cover closing off an end face of the housing. A filter element is arranged in the housing. A coupling element is provided to couple the separating element to a connector device. The housing cover has a central first gas passage and a second gas passage arranged radially outwardly of the first gas passage. The housing cover has a housing cover thread correlated with the first gas passage. The housing cover thread is to be screwed to a coupling element thread of the coupling element. A fluid discharge channel is arranged within the coupling element for discharging separated liquid from the separating device. The housing cover thread and the coupling element thread, in a position of use of the separating device, are connected substantially seal-tightly to each other. 1. A separating device for separating a liquid from gas , the separating device comprising:a separating element comprising a housing with a housing cover configured to close off an end face of the housing and further comprising at least one filter element arranged in the housing;at least one coupling element configured to couple the separating element to a connector device;wherein the housing cover comprises at least a first gas passage arranged centrally in relation to a mounting axis of the separating element;wherein the housing cover further comprises at least a second gas passage that, in relation to the mounting axis of the separating element, is arranged radially outwardly of the at least one first gas passage;wherein the housing cover further comprises a housing cover thread correlated with the at least one first gas passage;wherein the housing cover thread is configured to be screwed onto a coupling element thread of the coupling element;at least one fluid discharge channel configured to discharge separated liquid from the separating device;wherein the housing cover thread and ...