US3972981A
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Method of preventing gypsum scale formation in phosphoric acid plant filters
Assignee: Fisons Ltd
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Filing: 1973-10-25
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1993-10-25
Abstract
Abstract The anti-scaling effect of additives added to control the formation of scale during the washing of calcium sulphate anhydrite or hemihydrate crystals is increased when the additives are added as soon as possible after the wash liquors leave the crystals. The invention is of especial use in the washing of calcium sulphate hemihydrate produced during the production of phosphoric acid and is carried out by adding the additives via the central valve of the rotating pan filter on which the hemihydrate crystals are washed.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas Charles Harper
- 👤 Norman Robinson
- 👤 Stanislaw Maria Janikowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:25
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23F; C23F15/00; C23F15/005; B; B01; B01D; B01D11/00; B01D11/02; B01D11/0288; C01; C01B; C01B25/00; C01B25/16; C01B25/18; C01B25/22; C01B25/222; C01B25/223; C01B25/2235; C01B25/226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In a process for producing phosphoric acid by the wet process in which a slurry of calcium sulphate hemihydrate crystals in phosphoric acid is produced, which slurry is then filtered on a rotating pan type vacuum filter and then washed with a liquor in a number of stages, the improvement which comprises incorporating an additive selected from condensed phosphates having an M 2 O:P 2 O 5 molar ratio of from 1:1 to 1.5:1 in which M is hydrogen or an alkali-metal into the slurry before filtration or into the liquor between the point at which it is separated from the crystals and at the point at which it is re-applied to the crystals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a process for producing phosphoric acid by the wet process in which a slurry of calcium sulphate hemihydrate crystals in phosphoric acid is produced, which slurry is then filtered on a rotating pan type vacuum filter and then washed with a liquor in a number of stages, the improvement which comprises incorporating an additive selected from condensed phosphates having an M 2 O:P 2 O 5 molar ratio of from 1:1 to 1.5:1 in which M is hydrogen or an alkali-metal into the slurry before filtration or into the liquor between the point at which it is separated from the crystals and at the point at which it is re-applied to the crystals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the additive is an alkali-metal condensed phosphate and has an M 2 O:P 2 O 5 molar ratio of about 1.1:1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 2, wherein the additive is added only to those liquor streams which contain less than 30% P 2 O 5 .
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
122 words
In a process for producing phosphoric acid by the wet process in which a slurry of calcium sulfate hemihydrate crystals in phosphoric acid is produced, this slurry is filtered on a rotating pan type vacuum filter and then washed with a liquor in a number of stages, which liquor is circulated from one wash stage to the preceding wash stage, the improvement which comprises incorporating an additive selected from condensed phosphates having an M 2 O : P 2 O 5 molar ratio of about 1.1:1 in which M is hydrogen or an alkali-metal into the liquor between the point at which it is separated from the crystals and the point at which it is collected for circulating back to the crystals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
122 words
In a process for producing phosphoric acid by the wet process in which a slurry of calcium sulfate hemihydrate crystals in phosphoric acid is produced, this slurry is filtered on a rotating pan type vacuum filter and then washed with a liquor in a number of stages, which liquor is circulated from one wash stage to the preceding wash stage, the improvement which comprises incorporating an additive selected from condensed phosphates having an M 2 O : P 2 O 5 molar ratio of about 1.1:1 in which M is hydrogen or an alkali-metal into the liquor between the point at which it is separated from the crystals and the point at which it is collected for circulating back to the crystals.
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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) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |