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Process for separating fly-ash

US4701185A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1985
Grant dateOct 20, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L3/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for depressurizing fly-ash being contained in a first vessel comprising a pressurized gas by expanding the gas through at least one long and narrow pipe. The inlet of the pipe(s) dips under the upper level of the fly-ash in the first vessel. The outlet of the pipe(s) is situated in a second vessel being kept at a relatively low pressure. The gas flow through the pipe(s) entrains the fly-ash.

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