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Shredder/compactor auger system

US5022328A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 1990
Grant dateJun 11, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S241/14
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A shredding and feeding system for an incinerator wherein a shredding chamber is isolated from atmosphere by means of an airlock through which material to be incinerated passes into the shredding chamber. The oxygen content of the shredding chamber is maintained below a predetermined level to minimize risk of explosions and premature incineration of material.

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