Self Cleaning Device And Method For Continuous Filtration Of High Viscosity Fluids
The method and device use a rotating cylindrical system to generate high shear rates and tangential drag flow, addressing aperture blockage issues in viscous fluid filtration, ensuring continuous operation and efficient contaminant removal.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GIDEON PINTO
- Filing Date
- 2026-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-16
AI Technical Summary
Current filtration devices for viscous fluids face issues such as aperture blockage due to contaminant accumulation, which can damage filtering elements and require frequent replacement or waste filtrated fluid through backflow, disrupting the filtration process.
A method and device utilizing a first and second cylindrical body with a defined gap, where the second body rotates relative to the first, generating a high shear rate and tangential drag flow to force contaminants away from the filtering surface, allowing continuous filtration without damaging the elements or wasting fluid.
Enables continuous, self-cleaning filtration of viscous fluids by minimizing contaminant attachment to the filtering element, reducing the need for maintenance and maintaining a laminar flow, thus enhancing filtration efficiency and reducing operational disruptions.
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