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Apparatus and method for the heat treatment of lignocellulosic material

US7100303B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2002
Grant dateSep 5, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF26B2210/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided an apparatus and a method for heat treatment of lignocellulosic material. The apparatus comprises a treatment chamber and devices for circulating and recovering gases from the treatment chamber such as to provide a uniform temperature within the chamber and allow efficient drying of the material. This is achieved by injecting and recovering the gases from at least two sides of the treatment chamber.

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