Method and apparatus for the acceleration of solid particles entrained in a carrier gas
US4603810A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 1984 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2004 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21C5/4606
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for accelerating solid particles entrained in a carrier gas so as to maximize the velocity of the particles at the output end of a duct is presented. This maximized or optimal acceleration is achieved by varying the cross section of the duct over at least the last 5 meters upstream from the opening thereof. Preferrably, the cross section of the duct should continuously increase i.e. diverge, towards the opening. This diverging cross section is preferrably in accordance with a nonlinear function of the length.
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