Patent ID: 7766990
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for the separation of liquid from a fluid flow containing liquid droplets, said apparatus comprising a plurality of separator structures disposed in series in a path of flow of a fluid containing liquid droplets for passage of the flow serially therethough, each said separator structure forming a stage for the separation of liquid from the flow of fluid passing therethrough and for the flow of the separated liquid in counterflow to the flow of fluid, each said separator structure having an inlet area for the flow of fluid and an outlet area above said inlet area for the flow of fluid; at least a pair of collectors, each said collector being disposed at said inlet area of a respective one of said separator structures for receiving the liquid separated in said stage thereof, each said collector including a plurality of troughs disposed in spaced apart parallel relation to define a plurality of gaps for the fluid flow and to receive separated liquid therein, each said trough communicating with a respective collection passage; a collection line for receiving the liquid separated in each said collector; and a plurality of collection passages, each said collection passage communicating a respective collector with said collection line for conveying the liquid separated therein to said collection line.