System and method to supply a solid feedstock to a solids feeder
US9181046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23K3/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In a first embodiment, a system includes a first solids feeder having a first inlet and a first outlet, a second solids feeder having a second inlet and a second outlet, and an adjustable volume coupled to the first outlet and the second inlet. The first solids feeder is configured to supply a feedstock at a first feed rate and the second solids feeder is configured to supply the feedstock at a second feed rate. The adjustable volume is configured to adjust based at least in part on first feed rate and the second feed rate.
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