Patent ID: 11933121
Assignee: SOLIDSVAC PTY LTD ACN 664060137
Field: Chemical engineering (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC E  B | IPC B  E

Claim 0:
1. An apparatus for separating particles from a flowable substance, the apparatus comprising:
an inlet for entry of particles combined with the flowable substance;
an outlet for exit of particles separated from the flowable substance;
an elongated rotatable screen comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, located between the inlet and the outlet;
a wash unit for delivering a wash agent to the particles under controlled pressure through a plurality of spray openings adapted to spray the wash agent as a fan-like spray;
a vacuum unit configured to obtain at least a portion of the flowable substance through the screen under vacuum at a position towards the inlet of the apparatus prior to delivery of wash agent to the particles by the wash unit, wherein:
the screen allows for passage of the flowable substance through the inner surface thereof past the outer surface thereof, and the inner surface of the screen defines a path for passage of the particles between the inlet and the outlet; and
delivery of the wash agent to the particles assists with separation of the particles from the flowable substance.