Aggregate washing systems, methods, and apparatus
US12263486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B3/042
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of washing aggregate material, the method comprising: receiving aggregate material in a tank; receiving water in said tank; by at least a rear wall of said tank, retaining said aggregate material and water in a rearward portion of said tank and preventing said water and aggregate material from overflowing said rear wall; agitating said aggregate material and water to form a slurry; advancing said slurry to a tank outlet in a forward portion of said tank; depositing said slurry through said tank outlet; receiving said slurry on a vibrating screen; allowing an undersize portion of said slurry to fall through said vibrating screen; pumping at least a fraction of said undersize portion to a hydrocyclone; by said hydrocyclone, separating said fraction of said undersize portion into an underflow fraction and an overflow fraction; receiving said underflow fraction on said vibrating screen; and passing product from said vibrating screen.
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