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Fluidized bed apparatus

US4587744A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 1984
Grant dateMay 13, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 18, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J8/386
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A plunger pipe (40) connectable to a gas source projects axially from above into a container (10) which is rotationally symmetrical with respect to a vertical container axis (A). A dish (16) is arranged below the plunger pipe (40) to deflect the gas supplied through the plunger pipe (40) in upward direction so as to move the material (C) contained in the container (10). In an upper area of the container (10) a deflector shield (56) is arranged around the plunger pipe to deflect the material (C) entrained upwardly by the gas in outward direction. A gas outlet opening (26) is disposed above the deflector shield (56) which is permeable to gas at least in some areas. The apparatus is suitable for mixing, drying, granulating, pelleting, polishing, and/or coating pulverous or granular material.

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