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Thermal desorption of oily solids

US11219842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2020
Grant dateJan 11, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B21/066
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and systems involving thermal desorption of an oily slurry are provided. In some embodiments, such systems include a desorption vessel including an inner chamber; a heating unit disposed adjacent to the desorption vessel configured to heat a slurry including solids and oil disposed in the inner chamber of the desorption vessel; and a plurality of vapor outlets in fluid communication with the inner chamber of the desorption vessel, wherein each vapor outlet is in fluid communication with a condenser or an eductor for condensing vapors generated by heating the slurry.

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