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Apparatus for centrifugal separation of coal particles

US5008083A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1988
Grant dateApr 16, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25375
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gravimetric cell for centrifugal separation of fine coal by density has a cylindrical body and a butterfly valve or other apparatus for selectively sealing the body radially across the approximate center of the cylinder. A removable top is provided which seals the cylinder in the centrifuge and in unvented areas.

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