Sodium vaporizer and methods
US11626213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/65
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A vaporizer includes an outer tube configured to receive a flow of heated gas and an inner tube disposed at least partially within the outer tube. The inner tube is spaced apart from the outer tube such that the flow of heated gas is channeled through an annular space therebetween. The vaporizer also includes a crucible disposed at least partially within the inner tube. The crucible is extendable and retractable relative to the inner tube and within the outer tube. The crucible is configured to hold a molten metal such that a surface area of the molten metal exposed to the flow of heated gas is adjustable based on the position of the crucible relative to the inner tube. A heater is configured to vaporize the molten material and the vapor mixes with the flow of heated gas.
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