Method and apparatus for solids processing
US7179642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S165/903
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for anaerobic digestion of high-solids waste are provided. The methods may include and the apparatuses may be used for moving the solid waste in a corkscrew-like fashion through a closed container. The method may further include moving the high-solids waste into contact with a heating device to facilitate the corkscrew-like movement. Other methods and apparatuses may use at least one of a partition and a conduit from which liquid or gas is discharged.
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