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Method and apparatus for pressurized calcination of gypsum

US7815889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2009
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27B15/10
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for calcining gypsum in a pressurized reactor by injecting combustion gases and air into the pressurized reactor to create a fluidized bed of gypsum, and heating the fluidized bed of gypsum in the pressurized reactor sufficiently to form a calcined hemihydrate.

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