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The characterization of sedimentation and coalescence processes in a multi-phase system is a crucial step for the design and development of equipments for phase dispersion and separations. An established model of phase separator is based on the application of a gravitational field on the multiphase system. For those kinds of equipments, an early system characterization is possible thanks to suitable procedures and instruments established at laboratory-scale.
An effective alternative to gravitational separators are annular centrifugal contactors. Those equipments offer a better scalability and flexibility respect to the gravitational separator. Furthermore, they provide a versatile solution as phase separators as well as chemical reactors. Although centrifugal contactors are already established at the industrial level, a pre-characterization of the systems of interest in small equipment is not possible with the existing technologies. Competitive Advantages:
•Compact and cost effective
•Enables pre-characterization al lab level for processes in centrifugal contactors
•On-line camera
•Complete control on measurements parameters
•Quantitative results
Current Status: A patent application for this invention has been filed in Germany. On behalf of the RWTH University, PROvendis is seeking a partner for further development in view of licensing the technology.
The dispersion and reaction of two immiscible liquids with subsequently separation of the products according to the state of the art need several steps. The invention enables process intensification, the dispersion, reaction and separation of two immiscible liquids in one device in one batch process. The core of the invention is a rotatable reactor with an integrated centrifuge. Thus the invention enables equipment reduction of separate mixing and separation devices. Depending on how the motors run towards another, a mixing or a centrifugal effect is produced. Competitive Advantages:
•Compact and cost effective
•Mixing and Separation in one device
•Complete control on measurements parameters
•Variable energy input
•Quantitative results
•Short contact times also with coalescence inhibited substance Systems
•No back-mixing
Current Status: A patent application for this invention has been filed in Germany. On behalf of the RWTH University, PROvendis is seeking a partner for further development in view of licensing the Technology.
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