Robbie J. Lafleur
Engineering at 5 Ave, Lake Charles, LA
License number
Louisiana EI.0005672
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1900
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
4249 5Th Ave APT A-14, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Oil-Water Separation
US Patent:
4425239, Jan 10, 1984
Filed:
Dec 24, 1981
Appl. No.:
6/334097
Inventors:
Claud L. Jacocks - Lake Charles LA
Robbie J. LaFleur - Lake Charles LA
Ralph L. Grimsley - Ponca City OK
Robbie J. LaFleur - Lake Charles LA
Ralph L. Grimsley - Ponca City OK
Assignee:
Conoco Inc. - Ponca City OK
International Classification:
B01D 2126
US Classification:
210787
Abstract:
A system for separating a multi-component fluid such as a water-in-oil emulsion into at least two components. The system comprises a cylindrical vessel which is equipped with a baffle system interposed between fluid inlet and outlet means. The baffle system defines a horizontally extending spiral flow path which is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet at one end and with the outlet means at the other end. The flow path is characterized by a vertically elongated channel cross section. Within the flow path, one or more distributor means are provided which function to distribute the flow of fluid in the spiral flow path evenly throughout a substantial vertical interval of the channel cross section. The distributor means may be located adjacent the inlet and outlets of the vessel and may take the form of vertically elongated impellers mounted for rotation about vertical axes.