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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 2019
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2014
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Armin R. Volkel, Mountain View, CA (US);
Kai Melde, Stuttgart, DE;
Ashutosh Kole, San Francisco, CA (US);
Huangpin B. Hsieh, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Abstract
Hydrodynamic separation of suspended particles using curved channels offers advantages in many applications, since it is a fast continuous flow technology that can handle neutrally and near neutrally buoyant particles without the need of a physical barrier or the addition of chemical aids. Designs are provided for a flow splitter at the end of the separation channel, to maintain smooth, counter-vortex-free laminar flow and improve particle separation efficiency while reducing clogging and fouling propensities.