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Method for adding moisture to particulate material

US5474380A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 1995
Grant dateDec 12, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S366/603
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The method for adding moisture to particulate material involves placing the particulate material in the lower portion of a bin; rotating vertically disposed spaced augers about a longitudinal axis, and moving said augers in concentric paths through the particulate material. Moisture is then sprayed on the upper surface of the particulate material adjacent the augers.

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