Patent ID: 9114334
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: B01D,B01L,G01N

Abstract:
1. A separation system for separating at least one component of a multiple component material with a centrifugal force, the separation system comprising: a first buoy member having an exterior perimeter defined by an exterior wall, the first buoy member including a passage through the first buoy member and within the exterior perimeter; a connection member operably connected to the first buoy member; a second buoy member operably connected to the connection member, wherein a first surface of the second buoy member is operable to be spaced a distance from the first buoy member; a valve assembly including a check valve member is configures to contact the first buoy member to close the passage through the first buoy member; and a container configured to contain a buoy assembly including the first buoy member, the second buoy member, the connection member, and the valve assembly; wherein the buoy assembly is moveable within the container; wherein the passage is formed between an exterior wall of the connection member and an interior wall of the first buoy member.