Manifold Plate Vibratory Separator Pressure Differential

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Solution Overview

Problem

Vibratory separators face inefficiencies in separating liquids from solids due to the lack of effective methods to create and maintain a consistent pressure differential across their screens, which affects the separation rate and efficiency in various industrial applications.

Innovation Solution

A manifold is secured in the basket of a vibratory separator to fluidly couple a pressure differential device, providing a pressure differential across the screen, either internally or externally, using a flowline and hose assembly to enhance the separation process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a pressure differential device is added to improve separation efficiency, then the separation rate and efficiency improve, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveseparation rateVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The manifold is positioned within the basket of the vibratory separator, nesting the pressure differential application system inside the existing separator structure. This integration allows the pressure differential device to improve separation efficiency while minimizing additional external complexity by utilizing the internal space of the basket.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The manifold serves multiple functions: it distributes pressure differential across the screen, provides structural support within the basket, and facilitates fluid flow management. By combining these functions into a single component, the system achieves improved separation efficiency without proportionally increasing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Stability of the object's composition

If a manifold is added to distribute pressure differential, then the pressure distribution consistency improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepressure differential consistencyVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The manifold is provided with multiple outlets that distribute pressure differential to different locations across the screen. This segmentation of the pressure distribution system ensures consistent pressure application across the entire screen surface, improving separation uniformity while keeping each individual outlet simple in design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The manifold combines multiple pressure distribution functions into a single integrated component that fits within the basket. Rather than adding separate pressure distribution mechanisms for each screen section, the manifold merges these functions into one structure, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining pressure consistency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If the pressure differential device is positioned externally, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution improves the separation efficiency by ensuring a consistent pressure differential, facilitating the removal of liquids and vapors from solids, thereby enhancing the performance of vibratory separators in industries such as food, oil, and gas, and wastewater treatment.

Implementation Method 1

a pressure differential may be developed or applied across a screen disposed in the separator. The pressure differential may be applied by a pressure differential device internal or external to the separator that applies a pressure differential across the screen to pull both liquids and vapor or air through the screen

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPressure differential: Pressure Gradient

Implementation Method 2

The vibratory separator may be a table with a generally perforated filter screen bottom. Fluid is deposited at the feed end of the vibratory separator. As the fluid travels down the length of the vibrating table, the fluid falls through the perforations to a reservoir below, leaving the solid particulate material behind. The vibrating action of the vibratory separator table conveys solid particles left behind to a discharge end of the separator table.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS10399090B2Apparatus for a screen pulse system

Publication Date: 2019.09.03 M I LLC(US)

AI summary

An apparatus includes a manifold plate-like structure having two end regions and an opening located in the recessed region configured to allow fluid flow therethrough and a clamping device. The clamping device includes a first clamping block and a first mechanical fastener to couple the first clamping block and the manifold. The apparatus also includes a vibratory separator including a basket having support structure therein, the manifold coupled to the support structure with a clamping device. A pan is disposed above the manifold and coupled to the manifold and a screen is disposed on the pan. A pressure differential device is coupled to the manifold and configured to provide a pressure differential across the screen. A method includes coupling the manifold to the support structure, disposing the pan on the support structure, and coupling the pan to the manifold.