Fluidized bed unit including a cooling device for bed material
US4227488A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 1978 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2208/00132
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluidized bed combustion or gasification unit in which a grate is disposed in a housing to divide the housing into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. A bed of particulate material including burning fuel is supported by the grate and extends in the upper chamber. The lower chamber has an inlet for receiving pressurized air for passing through the lower chamber, the grate, and the bed of particulate material to fluidize the particulate material. A cooling device is provided for receiving the particulate material from the bed and cooling same prior to the material being discharged to external equipment.
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