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Coal deactivation treatment device

US9617491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2012
Grant dateApr 11, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L2290/60
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A coal deactivation treatment device for deactivating of coal by means of a treatment gas that is a mixture of air and nitrogen gas is provided with, among other things: a treatment column inside of which coal flows from the top to the bottom; treatment gas feed means, and the like, for feeding treatment gas to the inside of the treatment column; humidifying heaters for heating and humidifying the treatment gas such that the treatment gas fed to the inside of the treatment column can maintain a relative humidity of 35% or greater, even at 95° C.; a temperature sensor and a control device for adjusting the temperature inside the treatment column such that the inside of the treatment column is maintained at a relative humidity of 35% or greater and a temperature of 95° C. or lower.

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