Patent ID: 9216422
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: B01D,B04B

Abstract:
1. A vertical separator, for separating liquids from solids in a feedstream, comprising: a bowl for rotation about a vertical axis, rotatably supported from beneath the bowl and absent rotational support thereabove, the bowl having conveyor flighting for rotation about the vertical axis and located within the bowl and forming an annular clearance to the peripheral wall, the conveyor flighting being co-rotated with the bowl at a conveyor speed which is different than a bowl speed, and being rotatably supported only from beneath, being absent rotational support thereabove so as to direct solids downwardly to the solids outlets and for passing liquid upwardly along the peripheral wall; an inlet at the upper end of the bowl being unobstructed for receiving the feedstream therethrough and into the bowl; an annular chamber supported about the bowl for receiving liquid; and a seal between the rotating bowl and the annular chamber, wherein the seal further comprises: liquids from the bowl are directed along the second lip and into the annular chamber.