Patent ID: 6024227
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: B03B,B04C,Y10S

Abstract:
A tramp material separator for use in a comminuted cellulosic fibrous material slurry feed system, comprising:a first conduit having a top portion including an inlet and a bottom portion below said top portion, and an outlet;means for providing centrifugal force on a slurry flowing in said first conduit to cause less dense solids in the slurry to move in a first flow path, and more dense, tramp material, solids in the slurry to separate from said first flow path move in a second flow path under the influence of centrifugal force; said means for providing centrifugal force consisting essentially of a radiused section of said first conduit adjacent said bottom portion thereof, so that no moving or powered elements are provided for effecting separation; anda cavity defined adjacent and below said radiused section of said first conduit for receipt of more dense solids flowing in said second flow path.