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Method for dewatering particle collections controlled by monitoring changing mass

US5167832A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 1991
Grant dateDec 1, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB30B9/047
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for dewatering particle collections with the aid of a filter press in a cyclic sequence comprising filling, dewatering and emptying stages. The various stages within each cycle and between consecutive cycles are followed-up and determined by measuring continuously a magnitude which varies with the mass of the press and its contents, preferably the pressure exerted by the press and its contents on the surface supporting the press.

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