A magnetic separator vessel (1) for separating magnetic particles from
non-magnetic fluid includes a separation chamber having an interior and
exterior wall, a top and bottom portion; a magnet (3) having first and
second poles (2) positioned adjacent to the exterior wall, wherein the
first pole is substantially diametrically opposed to the second pole; a
inlet port (5) is directed into the top portion of the separation
chamber, wherein the inlet port (5) is positioned adjacent to one of the
first and second poles (2), wherein the inlet port (5) is adapted to
transfer a mixture into the separation chamber; an underflow port (6) in
communication with the bottom portion, wherein the underflow port (6) is
adapted to receive the magnetic particles; and an overflow port (9) in
communication with the separation chamber, wherein the overflow port (9)
is adapted to receive the non-magnetic fluid.