Thermal desorption of oily solids
US11219842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2040 |
Classification
- 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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