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Method and apparatus for continuous pumping of compressible solids against high pressures

US4415336A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 1981
Grant dateNov 15, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/30
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus is disclosed for feeding solid materials against high pressures wherein a compressible solid is continuously conveyed through a screw extruder having a design compression ratio of from about 50 to about 100 percent of the compression ratio of the solid material being conveyed.

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