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Process for rapid cooling of polyurethane foam

US5128379A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateMar 22, 1991
Grant dateJul 7, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S521/918
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved process for rapidly cooling hot freshly polymerized foam is provided by passage of a fluid coolant stream having a water vapor content which initially is in the range from slightly below to above the dew point. In preferred embodiments the cooling fluid stream is recirculated, and auxiliary blowing agents and gaseous reaction products are removed and recovered.

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