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Adjustable flow rate device for rotating vane pulverizer

US5186404A · kind A · utility

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3References
30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 1991
Grant dateFeb 16, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 6, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB02C15/001
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An air flow rate control device for a rotating or stationary vane throat in a bowl mill pulverizer. The air flow rate control device comprises an adjustable deflector mounted on the lower surfaces of the pitched vanes to provide varying air flow passage cross sections. In one embodiment the deflector comprises a flexible member whose shape can be varied using manual adjustment apparatus to alter the air flow passage cross-section.

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