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Gasification chamber with mass flow wedge members

US8956427B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2010
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10J2300/0956
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gasifier includes a gasification chamber including an annular chamber wall with a top opening for introducing fuel into the gasification chamber. A restricted bottom outlet section of the gasification chamber has inwardly angled wedge walls encouraging a mass flow rather than a funnel-flow of fuel through the gasifier.

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