Patent · US Expired

Drying of grain and other particulate materials

US6167638A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1999
Grant dateJan 2, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF26B21/001
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Very dry air is made for drying grain and other particulates. The air is dried by first cooling under pressure to remove moisture, then contacted with a drying device such as a vessel containing desiccant, then heated and released into a bed of particulates.

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