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Beneficiated sludge

US6733558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2001
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/40
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A beneficiated sludge solids composition comprising digested municipal sewage sludge, ammonium sulfate, and superphosphoric acid. Alternatively, a beneficiated sludge solids composition comprising digested municipal sewage sludge, ammonium sulfate, mineral acid and phosphate salt. The constituents of the beneficiated sludge solids composition of the invention act synergistically to increase economic value through increased fertilization values of nitrogen and phosphorous, decreased flammability and autocombustibility, decreased ammonia evolution on drying and decreased corrosibility. The beneficiated sludge solids composition is capable of being produced in present sewage treatment facilities.

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