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Steam saving device

US11155962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CLARIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD · CH

Inventors

Björn Hühnlein · Straubing, DE
Thomas Hoppe · Lemgo, DE
Ralf Hortsch · Munich, DE
Konstanze GRASER · Munich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 30, 2016
Grant date	Oct 26, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 15, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01J2204/005
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The steam saving device for a steam explosion system for the hydrothermal pre-treatment of biomass comprises a tubular body 30 with a first open end 32 and a second open end 34. The first open end 32 being adapted to be coupled to an outlet opening 14 of a steam explosion reactor vessel 10, the second open end 34 being adapted to be coupled to a discharge line 18. The inner surface 36 of the tubular body 30 of the nozzle 16 may comprise an engraved helical structure 38.

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