Title: Liquid-gas phase separator having a perforated plate and mist eliminator pad

Abstract: This invention relates to a tubular phase separator for removing entrained liquid from a gas stream having a feed inlet, a gas outlet spaced apart from the feed inlet, a liquid outlet spaced apart and below the feed inlet and gas outlet, and a mist eliminator pad disposed between the feed inlet and the gas outlet. The improved phase separator has a plate disposed between the mist eliminator pad and the gas outlet having a plurality of perforations therein for effecting improved gas flow across the mist eliminator pad and for improving the efficiency in removal of entrained liquid.

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Inventors: Newton, Charles L. (Bethlehem, PA, US)

Application Number: 573645
Filing Date: 1975-05-01
Publication_date: 1976-12-14
Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Allentown, PA)
Primary Class(es): 95/284 55/320, 55/410, 55/419, 55/463, 95/268
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US Patent Ref:

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Primary Examiner: Nozick, Bernard
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Brewer; Russell L., Moyerman; Barry