Method of and means for producing combustible gases from low grade fuel
US5651321A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/16
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, a method for supplying solid material such as hot carbonaceous material from a pyrolyzer or reactor to a furnace, is provided comprising providing a screw conveyor for receiving the solid carbonaceous material from the pyrolyzer or reactor preferably from above the conveyor and transporting it along its length to a vaned rotor preferably positioned on the axle of the screw conveyor preferably substantially near the end of the screw conveyor for supplying the carbonaceous material to the furnace.
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