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Fluidized bed apparatus and method using same

US5332139A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1993
Grant dateJul 26, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2208/0046
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed for heat treating a product. The apparatus includes a retort having a volume sized to receive a bed of fluidized particles having a predetermined elevation within the volume and a plurality of electrically powered infrared radiation sources. The sources are submerged within the bed of fluidized particles. Use of the apparatus to reclaim foundry sand is also disclosed.

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