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Apparatus for determination of slag tap blockage

US4889540A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1989
Grant dateDec 26, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10J2300/1223
  • 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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