Means for clearing the blocked reject end of a vortex purifier
US4671878A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04C11/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus for clearing the blocked reject end of a vortex purifier without interrupting the operation of the vortex purifier, the apparatus includes an opening device for detaching the bottom plug of the reject end of the vortex purifier and an exit aperture for conducting off the reject of the vortex purifier. For enhancing the operation of the device of this type known in prior art, a valve is provided connected to the reject end of the vortex purifier for the duration of opening the plug, and that the device extending through the valve can be removed and replaced with a cleaning member, with the aid of which the blockage remaining in the reject end in spite of the removal of the bottom plug can be cleared.
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