초록 ▼

This invention provides a "one-size-fits-all" water-removing funnel insert having a filter and a supporting body, comprising a porous surface, that upholds the filter. When inserted into a base funnel, the water-removing finnel insert moves automatically to a position that provides maximal stability

This invention provides a "one-size-fits-all" water-removing funnel insert having a filter and a supporting body, comprising a porous surface, that upholds the filter. When inserted into a base funnel, the water-removing finnel insert moves automatically to a position that provides maximal stability for the water-removing funnel insert. Hydrocarbon emulsions are poured into the base funnel and dehydrated by the water-removing funnel insert upon passing through the filter placed on the supporting body. The supporting body may be attached to a support tube, to an upwardly-extending bar or to both the support tube and the upwardly-extending bar. Another option in designing the supporting body is to use a support tube that is an extension of the upwardly-extending bar. For the dehydrated hydrocarbon stream to flow through the upwardly-extending bar into the support tube, openings are needed in a section of the upwardly-extending bar existing below the porous surface of the supporting body. The upwardly-extending bar may be hollow, in which case the upwardly-extending bar functions also as a vent to enhance fluid flow. A hook may be used to increase stability of the supporting body and may be, preferably removably, attached to the upwardly-extending bar. The supporting body may also have a tubular side wall.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed as invention is:] [1.] A water-removing funnel insert for separating and removing water and numerous contaminants from a hydrocarbon emulsion, said water-removing funnel insert comprising:(a) a hydrophilic, oleophobic filter that separates the water and contaminants from the hydroc

[ What is claimed as invention is:] [1.] A water-removing funnel insert for separating and removing water and numerous contaminants from a hydrocarbon emulsion, said water-removing funnel insert comprising:(a) a hydrophilic, oleophobic filter that separates the water and contaminants from the hydrocarbon emulsion;(b) a supporting body for securely upholding the filter and comprising a porous surface that is covered by the filter; and(c) a support tube that is attached to the supporting body, that is positioned below the porous surface and that extends downwardly;such that the water-removing funnel insert fits in any funnel having a top opening that is large enough to allow insertion of the water-removing funnel insert into the funnel and having a bottom opening that is small enough to prevent exit of the water-removing funnel insert from the bottom opening of the funnel; andsuch that no hydrocarbon emulsion exits the water-removing funnel insert without passing through the filter and without being dehydrated.