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Portland cement-making and municipal refuse conversion

US4022630A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 9, 1976
Grant dateMay 10, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P40/10
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method of incinerating municipal refuse by burning it in a pulverized condition in a rotary kiln with added basic mineral matter, especially Portland cement raw materials, at a temperature sufficient to burn off all combustibles. A stony aggregate is obtained, which in a preferred embodiment is clinker, the rotary kiln being part of a cement plant. Conventional fuel may also be used for firing along with the refuse.

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