System and method for applying an additive to a material stream
US7441942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S119/902
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for applying liquid feed additives to a feed composition. In one embodiment, the system has a spray housing defining a spray chamber located adjacent a mix housing carrying a material composition. The mix housing defines a mix chamber, which contains an actuating device, such as an auger, that moves the material stream through the mix chamber. The mix chamber and spray chamber are in fluid communication. A spray nozzle is coupled to the spray housing and in fluid communication with an air source and liquid additive tank. The spray nozzle sprays a fog of air and liquid additive through the spray chamber and into the mix chamber, which gets deposited on the passing feed stream.
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