Methods for processing heterogeneous materials
US9815066B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C23/18
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of processing a heterogeneous material includes entraining heterogeneous particles into a fluid stream. Each of the heterogeneous particles comprises a liquid portion and a solid portion. The fluid stream is passed through at least one adjustable nozzle, and is impacted to dissociate the liquid from the solid. A method of separating oil from solid particles includes mixing oil-coated solid particles with water to form a slurry, passing a first portion of the slurry through a first nozzle, and passing a second portion of the slurry through a second nozzle such that the second portion of the slurry intersects the first portion of the slurry to separate the oil from the particles.
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