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Vertical autoclave for bulk polymerization of vinyl chloride based polymers and copolymers

US4198376A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 1977
Grant dateApr 15, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 10, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/1943
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A vertical autoclave suitable for the bulk polymerization of vinyl chloride based polymers and copolymers embodying agitation means comprising at least one agitator (A) in the form of helicoidal ribbon about a rotatable shaft in the upper portion of the autoclave and an agitator (B) having a rotatable shaft passing through the bottom portion of the autoclave with at least one arm located adjacent to and having a profile corresponding to the bottom of the autoclave, and means for independently driving the agitators (A) and/or (B).

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