System for controlling solid transport
US4687382A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 1986 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G53/30
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for controlling the flow of solids in systems containing solid/fluid slurries is disclosed. An L-valve, having subsequent thereto a separator for separating the solid and fluid phases of the slurry, and a way to regulate the flow of the separated fluid permits the opening and closing of the L-valve without the necessity of mechanical valving systems in contact with the solid phase. A novel L-valve design comprising a radial barrier above a vertical outlet which barrier is of sufficient dimension to permit the solids to attain their angle of repose before reaching the outlet is also disclosed.
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