Method and apparatus for mixing particulate solids with rocking and rotational motion
US5884999A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F35/2209
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for improved particulate mixing in which rotational motion of a mixing vessel is periodically disrupted by rocking motion. A vessel rotates around a central axis for producing the rotational motion. The vessel is rocked in a direction substantially perpendicular to the central axis for producing rocking motion. Mixing is enhanced when the rocking frequency is different than the rotational frequency.
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