Water jet abrasive recycling apparatus and method
US6805618B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to an abrasive recovery apparatus for use in conjunction with the slurry generated by water jet cutting or conditioning operations. The generated slurry is comprised of both non-recyclable fines and recyclable particles. The abrasive recovery apparatus comprises a slurry intake system having one or more pumps which collect and distribute slurry. The abrasive recovery apparatus further comprises a vibrating separator having a filter sized and shaped such that the non-recyclable fines in the slurry are separated from the recyclable particles in the slurry. The abrasive recovery apparatus still further comprises a fluidized bed dryer having heating elements to dry the recyclable particles.
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