Apparatus and process for exchanging heat between solid particles and a heat exchange medium
US4989669A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2208/00141
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for exchanging heat between solid particles and a heat exchange medium, comprising a housing which housing is provided with aeration means with an inlet for an aeration fluid, with an outlet opening, whereby an aeration zone is defined between the aeration means and the outlet opening, and with heat exchange means with at least one inlet and at least one outlet for the heat exchange medium and extending in at least part of the aeration zone, which apparatus further comprises an inlet conduit for solid particles that extends into the aeration zone. Use of the apparatus for the transfer of heat between a heat exchange medium and solid particles is also disclosed.
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