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Method and apparatus for the detection of stagnant regions in a fluidized bed or in pneumatic conveying lines

US4275353A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 1979
Grant dateJun 23, 1981
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Expiry dateAug 23, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2208/00734
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A probe electrode is mounted across the wall of a fluidized bed column or solid particles feed thereto, and an air gap between the probe electrode and a neon lamp causes lamp flashes when the particles are normally circulating and allows the detection of stagnancy of the particles in absence of light flashes.

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