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Determination of slag tap blockage

US4834778A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1987
Grant dateMay 30, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S48/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus for determining blockage of a coal gasification slag tap by observing changes in the pressure differential across a diaphragm seal located within an annulus formed by a pressurized vessel and a gasifier contained therewithin.

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