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Operating method for a separator and separator

US11745221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2021
Grant dateSep 5, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF22G7/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An operating method for a separator for classifying, wherein superheated steam is supplied to the separator as separating gas, and wherein the temperature of the superheated steam as separating gas is selected to be so low that in particular no condensation of the superheated steam occurs in the separator. Further, a separator for classifying, wherein the separator includes a separating gas supply including a water infeed for generating superheated steam as separating gas, and wherein adjusting or regulating means for the temperature of the superheated steam are provided as separating gas and are designed in such a way that the temperature of the superheated steam as separating gas is adjusted to be so low that in particular no condensation of the superheated steam occurs in the separator.

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