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Method and device for declogging filter

US7422626B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2001
Grant dateSep 9, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01G43/063
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of declogging at least one filter of a plant for manufacturing uranium oxide from uranium hexafluoride, including separating, from the wall of the filter, uranium oxyfluoride particles deposited, by a stream of inert gas such as nitrogen, injected into the filter, in a counter-currentwise direction to the flow of hydrofluoric acid.

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