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Fluid bed granulation process and apparatus

US7637966B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2004
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for obtaining finished granules of a predetermined substance in a granulation fluid bed (F1) of the so-called vertical growth type, the bed being formed and maintained by a respective flow of fluidification air, comprises a transfer phase by falling of the finished granules in a pressurized space below the granulation bed and a recovery phase of the finished granules from the pressurized space.

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