Method of loading a particulate solid into a vessel
US7353847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2208/00752
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of loading a granulated solid into a vessel having a containment zone for the granulated solid. The method comprises providing in a bottom portion of the containment zone a first substantially vertical rigid columnar portion having a horizontal cross section large enough to accommodate an operative's body. Support means is associated with the substantially vertical rigid columnar portion. Granulated solid is charged into the containment zone under control of the operative so as to distribute granulated solid around the substantially vertical rigid columnar portion. A further substantially vertical rigid columnar portion having a similar horizontal cross section to that of the first columnar portion is positioned on top of the first columnar portion. These steps are repeated a sufficient number of times until the desired amount of granulated solid has been charged to the containment zone.
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