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Rotary tubular kiln for the production of activated carbon

US7172414B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 2005
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27B7/162
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rotary tube (1), in particular for a rotary tubular kiln for the production of activated carbon, said rotary tube (1) having a plurality of mixing elements (3), in particular metal turning plates, said mixing elements (3) being arranged in the interior (2) of the rotary tube (1) for circulating and/or mixing the charge material (4). The rotary tube (1) has apertures (5) for receiving securing sections (6) of the mixing elements (3), the securing sections (6) being welded to the outer side of the rotary tube (1). This prevents the welding location being exposed to the aggressive conditions in the interior (2) of the rotary tube (1) in the operating state during production of activated carbon, and it is readily possible for the welding location to be inspected from the outside, and for maintenance and repair to be carried out as necessary.

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