US3762880A
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Apparatus for crystallization and recovery of elemental sulfur from solvents
Assignee: Chapman Wood and Griswold Ltd
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Filing: 1971-12-30
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1991-12-30
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for the crystallization and recovery of sulfur including a crystallizer vessel with inlet means for introducing a solvent with sulfur dissolved therein into the vessel at one level, and means for injecting an immiscible heat-exchange liquid at a different temperature from that of the solvent into the vessel at at least one other level different from the first level. The apparatus includes individual means for withdrawing heat-exchange liquid from the vessel, means for withdrawing crystalline sulfur slurry therefrom, and means for separating sulfur from this slurry.
Inventors
- 👤 L Tisdel
- 👤 H Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:20
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B17/00; C01B17/02; C01B17/0205; C01B17/027; C01B17/033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including means for recycling said withdrawn heat-exchange liquid to said inlets of the crystallizer vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said crystallizer vessel is equipped with a plurality of vertically spaced and downwardly inclined ring baffles to insure staged mixing and enhance the temperature gradient of the flowing solvent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said crystallizer vessel is equipped with circumferentially spaced vertical baffles to insure intimate contact with between said solvent and said heat-exchange liquid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including means for directing heat-exchange liquid withdrawn from the upper end of the vessel back to said inlets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5 including means for transfering heat between said heat-exchange liquid withdrawn from the upper end of the vessel and said lean solvent separated from said withdrawn sulfur.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including means for directing a first portion of the heat-exchange liquid withdrawn from the upper end of the vessel back to said inlets, means for cooling a second portion of said withdrawn heat-exchange liquid, and means for directing said cooled second portion of the heat-exchange liquid back to said inlets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 including means for intermixing said first and second portions of the heat-exchange liquid at each of said inlets to control the temperature of the heat-exchange liquid being directd into the vessel through said each inlet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including means for maintaining a predetermined level of sulfur-pregnant solvent in the vessel so as to control the level of an interface between said solvent and said heat-exchange liquid near the upper end of the vessel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 9 in which said inlet means is positioned to direct sulfur pregnant solvent into the vessel below said predetermined interface level.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 9 including means for controlling the rate of withdrawal of lean solvent and crystalline sulfur from the vessel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 9 including means responsive to the level of said interface for controlling the rate of withdrawal of lean solvent and crystalline sulfur from the vessel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |