US2840303A - Centrifugal separator - Google Patents

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US2840303A
US2840303A US520267A US52026755A US2840303A US 2840303 A US2840303 A US 2840303A US 520267 A US520267 A US 520267A US 52026755 A US52026755 A US 52026755A US 2840303 A US2840303 A US 2840303A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B04—CENTRIFUGAL APPARATUS OR MACHINES FOR CARRYING-OUT PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES
    • B04B—CENTRIFUGES
    • B04B1/00—Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C06—EXPLOSIVES; MATCHES
    • C06B—EXPLOSIVES OR THERMIC COMPOSITIONS; MANUFACTURE THEREOF; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS EXPLOSIVES
    • C06B21/00—Apparatus or methods for working-up explosives, e.g. forming, cutting, drying
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    • C07C—ACYCLIC OR CARBOCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
    • C07C201/00—Preparation of esters of nitric or nitrous acid or of compounds containing nitro or nitroso groups bound to a carbon skeleton
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  • This invention relates to the separation of liquids having different specific gravities by means of centrifugal force and more particularly relates to the separation of liquid explosive nitric esters from their reaction mixtures.
  • the present invention is a centrifugal separator for liquids having in combination a bowl mounted to revolve about its vertical axis, means for revolving the bowl, and collecting means for the separated liquid components, the bowl comprising a receiving chamber at the top thereof for receipt of the liquid feed, a plurality of spaced passageways tending substantially horizontally inwardly and then substantially vertically downwardly, a plurality of spaced exit conduits for the heavier liquid component leading outwardly from the horizontal surface of the dam at points adjacent the intersection of the Wall of the separating chamber and the horizontal surface of the dam, and a plurality of spaced exit conduits for the lighter liquid component leading outwardly from the vertical surface of the dam at points adjacent the bottom of the extending downwardly and outwardly through the wall
  • the passageways leading downwardly and outwardly from the receiving chamber will empty into an annulus formed in the wall of the bowl, which annulus then leads downwardly and inwardly into the separating chamber.
  • the wall of the separating chamber may be vertical or may be suitably inclined.
  • the Wall of the separating chamber will be inclined downwardly and outwardly.
  • the exit conduits for the heavier component may lead directly outwardly either horizontally or downwardly through the bowl and exit into the collecting means. is usually desirable to lead the heavier component initially downwardly and outwardly and then downwardly and in-' wardly into the bowl below the separating chamber and then provide other passageways which lead outwardly through the bowl at a point'sufficiently far below the dam to allow adequate spacing of the collecting means for the liquid components. It is a characteristic, however, of'all the embodiments of the present invention that the separator is self-draining and that if at any time the separator is shut down, any liquid separated or unseparated remaining in the separator will drain freely either into the collecting means or out the bottom of the separator. As will be more specifically illustrated in the preferred embodiments of the separator of the invention, the central portion of the bowl will be open and readily accessible for washing.
  • centrifugal separator of the invention, more specific illustration of the prev ferred embodiments is presented in conjunction withthe drawing wherein like numerals refer to similar structural elements.
  • Fig. 1 is a part elevational, part sec- 1 tional side viewof a complete device in accordance with the invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a part sectional, partelevational view of a further embodiment of a receiving chamber in accordance with the invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a part eleva-ntional, part sectional View of a receiving chamber containing a. preferred type of battling structure which en: hances the smoothness of flow.
  • Fig. 4 is an enlarged f the device of' sectional View of the separation section of the invention.
  • a, centrifugal separator having a bowl 10 is supported by a support frame 11 and a shaft 12 whichis rotatably mounted in the support 11.
  • a pulley 13 is see cured to the shaft 12 and is driven by means not shown by a V belt 14.
  • the bowl 10 has an annular receiving chamber 15 into which the liquid feed is introduced through inlet pipe 16.
  • Spaced passageways 17 are formed in the wall of the bowl 10 and lead downwardly and outwardly from holes 18 formed in the intersection of the The passageways empty into an annular groove 1 9 formed in wall and bottom of the receiving chamber 15.
  • the separating chamber has an outwardly inclined wall 20 which terminatesin a dam 21 which extends horizontally into the separating chamber and;t hen-vertically I downwardly tqflt e bo tom f ep a in .shambe However, as will be specifically illustrated, it
  • An exit annulus 22 is formed in the dam 21 adjacent the intersection of the wall 20 of the separating chamber and the horizontal surface 21 of the dam.
  • Exit conduits 23 V for the heavier liquid component lead downwardly and outwardly to a point short of the outside surface of the bowl and then empty into communicating conduits 24 leading downwardly and inwardly into the interiorof the bowl below the separating chamber.
  • Spaced exit conduits" 25 for the heavier component are formed in the wall of the bowl below the termination of the conduits 24 and empty into a collector 26 equipped with an exit nozzle 27.
  • Spaced exit conduits 28 for the lighter liquid component are formed in the vertical surface of the dam 21 and extend downwardly and outwardly through the wall of the bowl andempty into a collector 29 equipped with an outlet nozzle 30.
  • the bottom of the bowl 10 is sealed with a plastic plug 31, preferably of polyethylene or Teflon, which can be easily removed for inspection of the interior of the bowl.
  • the collectors are supported on stools 32 which in turn rest upon a support member 33.
  • a receiving chamber which. is equipped with plastic vanes or bafiles 40, preferably of Teflon. These vanes assist in the acceleration of the liquid feed prior to its exit from the receiving chamber through the holes 18 and passageways 17.
  • a receiving chamber is shown in which a bafile 50 is employed to prevent splashing of the feed as it is accelerated by the spinning bowl 10.
  • the baffle 50 consists of a semicircular sheet extending 180 around the chamber 15. The baffie approaches the bottom of the chamber but is spaced therefrom by a narrow aperture 51.
  • the liquid inlet 16 extends through the top of the baflle at. an angle and introduces the feed against. the battle.
  • this structure causes the liquid to be smoothly accelerated and to smoothly .flow through the aperture 51 and on to the edge of the bowl through the holes 18 and down the passageways 17.
  • the separator shown and described in the drawings operates in the separation of nitroglycerin from its reaction mixture as follows.
  • the mixture of mixed acid and nitroglycerin is introduced into the spinning separating chamber 15 through the inlet 16.
  • the incoming mixture is accelerated during its travel across the bottom of the chamber and during its downward travel through the passageways 17.
  • the mixture is forced downwardly and inwardly through the annulus 19 and flows smoothly over the intersection of the surface of the annulus 19 and the downwardly and outwardly inclined wall 20 of the separating chamber as shown in. Fig. 4.
  • the components of the mixture now begin separating as they proceed down the wall 20.
  • the heavier. mixed. acid, showniby thetheavy lines, proceeds to the outside of the bowl while the lighter nitroglycerin forms an inner layer shown by the light lines.
  • the mixed acid exits through the passageways 23, 24 and 25 into the collector 26 and is withdrawn through outlet 27 and sent to the recovery and concentration steps.
  • the lighter nitroglycerin is forced inwardly over the dam 21 and exits through passageways 28 intothe collector 29 from which it is removed through outlet 30;
  • the separation achieved is highly efficient and the nitroglycerin removed from the separator is ready for the final soda wash and emulsification steps. It has been found that as compared to the 200-300 pounds of sensitive nitroglycerin present in the 'Biazzi system there is seldom more than from 25 pounds of sensitive nitroglycerin present in the separator, the collector or the line leading to the soda wash apparatus. It is, therefore, ap-
  • the separator of the invention constitutes a 3 great advance in safety as compared to known methods of separation.
  • the centrifugal separators of the invention are comparatively small with respect to the massive separation equipment employed by the art and represent a .much smaller capital investment.
  • the preferred material of construction for the separators and the collectors is stainless steel, although any other suitable material of construction may be employed as desired. It is also preferred. to employ stainless steel for the baffles such as shown in Fig. 3 which may desirably be employed to prevent splashing and otherwise enhance the smoothness of feed to the separator.
  • the acceleration baflles shown in Fig. 2 are not essential and if employed are preferably made of a plastic such as Teflon or polyethylene.
  • a centrifugal separator for liquids having in combination a' bowlmounted to revolve about its vertical axis, means for-revolving the bowl, and collecting means for the separated liquid components, said bowl comprising a receiving chamber at the top thereof for receipt of the liquid feed, a plurality of spaced passageways extending.
  • a centrifugal separator according to claim 1 in which the bowlfhas vanes formed on the wall of the receiving chamber as acceleration means for the incoming liquid feed.
  • a centrifugal separator according to claim 1 in which a stationary baffle plate is disposed in the receiving chamber between the inlet for liquid feed and the chamber wall with one edge thereof approaching the bottom of the chamber but being spaced therefrom to permitilow thereunder. 4.
  • a centrifugal separator according to claim 1 contaming an annulus leading, downwardly and inwardly from said passageways to the wall of the bowl and wherein the wall of the separating chamber is inclined outwardly .and downwardly from the mouth of the said annulus.
  • a centrifugal separator according to claim 1 in which the interior of the bowl below the bottom of the receiving chamber is open.
  • a centrifugal separator in which the bottom of the bowl and separating chamber is formed from a readily removable, force fitting, plastic 'ofthe liquid feed, a plurality of spaced passageways extending downwardly and outwardly through the wall of the bowl from a point adjacent the intersection of the bottom and the wall of thereceiving chamber, an annu- 5 lus leading downwardly and inwardly from the passageways through the wall of the bowl, a separating chamber disposed below the receiving chamber and in communication with the annulus, a dam disposed at the bottom of the wall of the separating chamber and extending substantially horizontally inwardly and then substantially vertically downwardly, an exit annulus for the heavier liquid component leading downwardly and outwardly from the horizontal surface of the darn at points adjacent the intersection of the wall of the separating chamber and the horizontal surface of the dam, and a plurality of spaced exit conduits for the lighter liquid component leading downwardly and outwardly from the substantially vertical surface of the darn at points adjacent the bottom of the separating chamber, said exit annulus
  • a centrifugal separator according to claim 7 in which the bowl has baflles formed on the wall of the receiving chamber as acceleration means for the incoming liquid feed.
  • a centrifugal separator according to claim 7 in outwardly and downwardly from the mouth of the annulus.
  • a centrifugal separator according to claim 7 in which the interior of the bowl below the bottom of the receiving chamber is open.
  • a centrifugal separator according to claim 7 in which the bottom of the bowl and separating chamber is formed from a readily removable plastic plug.

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FR1153510D FR1153510A (fr) 1955-07-06 1956-05-18 Séparateur centrifuge
CH345598D CH345598A (fr) 1955-07-06 1956-06-06 Séparateur centrifuge pour la séparation de liquides
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US3069074A (en) * 1957-10-22 1962-12-18 Hercules Powder Co Ltd Separator assembly for separation of liquids
US3219266A (en) * 1963-12-04 1965-11-23 Wagman Jack Annulated rotor
WO2014086065A1 (zh) * 2012-12-04 2014-06-12 山东力保得化工股份有限公司 一种硝酸烷基酯的安全生产方法

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US723932A (en) * 1902-03-24 1903-03-31 Philip H Shue Centrifugal ore-concentrator.

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US3069074A (en) * 1957-10-22 1962-12-18 Hercules Powder Co Ltd Separator assembly for separation of liquids
US3219266A (en) * 1963-12-04 1965-11-23 Wagman Jack Annulated rotor
WO2014086065A1 (zh) * 2012-12-04 2014-06-12 山东力保得化工股份有限公司 一种硝酸烷基酯的安全生产方法
US9365488B2 (en) 2012-12-04 2016-06-14 Shandong Libaode Chemical Co., Ltd. Safe method for producing alkyl nitrate

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