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Multistage continuous vacuum pan

US4004964A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 18, 1974
Grant dateJan 25, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 18, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D1/26
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pan for the continuous boiling of various liquids under vacuum includes an enclosed vessel divided into a series of interconnected compartments or stages provided with heating elements. During operation, boiling of the material is effected under optimum conditions as it flows continuously through the various stages from the feed end to the discharge end of the pan.

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