Patent ID: 9138657
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: B01D,G01N

Abstract:
1. A fractional-volatilization separator comprising: a liquid inlet port for receiving a liquid mixture, the liquid mixture containing a first component part and a second component part; a liquid waste outlet port for draining the liquid mixture after the first component part has been at least partially separated from the second component part of the liquid mixture; a separator body having an interior wall portion connecting the liquid inlet port and the liquid waste outlet port, the interior wall portion defining a generally longitudinal interior cavity and an aperture having a first diameter proximate to the liquid inlet port, the interior wall portion having a second diameter below the aperture when the fractional-volatilization separator is in an upright position, the interior wall portion transitioning outwardly from the first diameter to the second diameter at an angle; a carrier gas inlet port coupled with the separator body and connected to the generally longitudinal interior cavity for receiving a carrier gas; and a carrier gas outlet port coupled with the separator body and connected to the generally longitudinal interior cavity for expelling the carrier gas, the interior wall portion configured to cause the liquid mixture to flow from the liquid inlet port across the interior wall portion to the liquid waste outlet port to enhance evaporation of the first component part from the second component part as the carrier gas flows from the carrier gas inlet port to the carrier gas outlet port.