Patent ID: 6808481
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: B01J,B04B

Abstract:
A centrifuge for decanting lighter material from heavier material from a mixture of initial material, the centrifuge comprising:a housing including a central body, said central body defining an axis; a hollow arm extending from said central body, said arm including a first end attached to said central body, and a second end extending away from said central body, said hollow arm defining a chamber; a baffle comprising one or more tube walls, said baffle attached to said central body and extending into said chamber, said baffle defining a flow path between said one or more tube walls within said chamber; said flow path including a first exit path for guiding said lighter material out of said housing and a second exit path for guiding said heavier material out of said housing; and means for continuously removing said heavier materials from said housing during operation of said centrifuge.