Apparatus and method for wetting powder
US6988823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F35/52
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus for wetting particulate material comprising a tank (1) that has an outlet (2) at its lower end and an inlet (3) at its upper end, into which is mounted a container (4) comprising a number of individual internal chambers (5) having horizontal baffles (6) which each have an orifice (7), a stirring rod (8) which is substantially coaxial with the tank passes through each orifice, and one or more impeller(s) (9) and one or more collar(s) (10) are attached to the stirring rod above each orifice and the apparatus additionally comprises a hopper (11) connected to a feeding device (12) which in turn is connected to an eductor (13) that is coupled to a water supply (24) and the inlet.
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