Method and apparatus for supplying a continuous product stream of lime slurry to a remote jobsite
US5507572A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28C5/4282
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing a continuous product stream of lime slurry to a job site which is located remote from a permanent lime production plant utilizes a primary and auxiliary tank which are mounted on a portable frame structure. Lime and water are mixed in the primary tank to form a lime slurry. The lime slurry is then introduced into the auxiliary tank. A product stream of lime slurry is drawn from the primary tank until it is depleted. Lime slurry is then drawn from the auxiliary tank to supply a continuous stream of lime slurry to the job site while the primary tank is being refilled with lime and water to form a second lime slurry. The second lime slurry is then introduced into the auxiliary tank so that it is filled again and a second product stream of lime slurry is drawn from the primary tank. The process is repeated until a desired amount of lime slurry is supplied to the job site. In an alternate embodiment, the product stream is drawn continuously from the auxiliary tank while the auxiliary tank is being replenished from the primary tank.
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