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Method and apparatus for improving a batch cooking process

US5800674A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1996
Grant dateSep 1, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21C7/08
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for improving a batch cooking process, e.g. providing about 7% increase in discharge time, are provided. The invention is especially suitable for improving modern displacement batch cooking processes. A dedicated pump is mounted directly to each digester and discharges to a common superatmospheric pressure discharge tank.

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