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Method of adsorption by activated charcoal in a lower fluidized bed and upper fixed bed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-16
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Granted: 1978-04-25
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Expires: 1996-06-16
Abstract
Abstract The improved adsorption device comprises two superposed beds of solid adsorbent in which, during the adsorption step, the times of flow of fluid phase to be passed through the first or lower bed fluidized or semi-fluidized and the second or upper bed fixed or expanded are respectively in an approximate ratio of 1:10, the sections of said first and second beds (e.g.) of substantially cylindrical shape) being in a ratio of about 1:10.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacques Benzaria
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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2026-10-30 16:43
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J47/00; B01J47/10; B01D; B01D15/00; B01D15/02; B01D53/00; B01D53/02; B01D53/06; B01D53/10; B01D53/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A process for adsorption of components of a fluid phase on beds of activated carbon comprising passing the fluid to be treated through a lower fluidized bed of activated carbon at a rate sufficient to create a fluidized bed, upwardly passing the fluid through a junction area and then upwardly through an upper fixed bed of activated carbon at a slower rate of speed in a ratio of not more than about 1:10 with respect to the rate of the lower bed, said difference in the rate of flow being used to maintain the lower bed in fluidized form and said upper bed in fixed form and said rate of flow being controlled by the ratio of the cross-section of the lower bed to the upper bed, said ratio being 1/4 to 1/10 and recovering the treated fluid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A process for adsorption of components of a fluid phase on beds of activated carbon comprising passing the fluid to be treated through a lower fluidized bed of activated carbon at a rate sufficient to create a fluidized bed, upwardly passing the fluid through a junction area and then upwardly through an upper fixed bed of activated carbon at a slower rate of speed in a ratio of not more than about 1:10 with respect to the rate of the lower bed, said difference in the rate of flow being used to maintain the lower bed in fluidized form and said upper bed in fixed form and said rate of flow being controlled by the ratio of the cross-section of the lower bed to the upper bed, said ratio being 1/4 to 1/10 and recovering the treated fluid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the amount of activated carbon in the said beds is substantially equal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1 wherein 80% of the adsorption is effected in the lower fluidized bed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the speed of the liquid in the fluidized bed is 5 to 50 m/hr.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-04-24 | 1981-10-24 | 1982-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-24 | 1985-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-24 | 1989-10-24 | 1990-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |