The Coanda-Effect Oil-Water Separator: A Feasibility Study.

摘要

An experimental investigation which establishes the feasibility of using the Coanda-effect in developing an oil-water separator is described. Tests conducted on an experimental model with an oil-water mixture containing 6% oil showed that the oil content in the effluent can be reduced to less than 3%. A three-stage separator has produced effluent in the range of 1%. Conceptural designs of a practical separator are discussed. The space requirements for a Coanda-effect separator when compared with typical parallel-plate type separators of the same capacity is considerably smaller. Analytical expressions useful in designing a Coanda-effect separator of a given size are also given. (Author)