Solids transfer system
US4557637A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1983 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S239/07
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus for transferring solid particles to a receptacle comprises a loading tube (2) surrounded at or near its base by a gas supply chamber (7) terminating in a Coanda surface (9). A slot (10) between the outlet from the loading tube (2) and the beginning of the Coanda surface (9) forms a Coanda nozzle. A throttle (3) is preferably fitted in the loading tube (2) to form an annulus (4) down which the particles flow to the slot (10). A gas supply line (8) preferably enters a gas supply (7) tangentially to supply gas to the Coanda nozzle. The apparatus is particularly suitable for loading catalyst into a reactor.
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