System, method and apparatus for controlling the flow distribution of solid particles
US10363564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C2015/002
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A turret includes a generally frusto-conical shaped body and a plurality of static vanes arranged interior to the body and extending inwardly from an interior sidewall of the body. The vanes are configured to guide a swirling flow of solid particles as they enter the body, and to divide the swirling flow into a plurality of controlled flows that are communicated to a plurality of coal outlet pipes.
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