Filter device, method for its operation and use thereof
US8967390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G1/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter device for filtering a suspension includes at least one filter for continuous creation of a filter cake including particles from the suspension, at least one dispensing device configured to apply at least one first wash liquid to the filter cakes, at least one steaming unit configured to steam the filter cake using steam; at least one removal device configured to remove a surface layer of the filter cake facing away from the at least one filter, wherein the filter device is configured to convey the filter cake to the at least one removal device, the at least one dispensing device and the at least one steaming device, and at least one transport device configured to transport the removed surface layer of the filter cake away from the filter device.
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