US4176062A
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Process for the separation of foam from effluents of coke oven plants
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1977-01-04
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Granted: 1979-11-27
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Expires: 1997-01-04
Abstract
Abstract Tar and coal fines are separated from ammonia liquor in a coke making operation by a series of settling steps including one in which a foam is physically removed from the surface area of a decanter and placed in a separate decanter.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee K. Husher
- 👤 Heinrich Weber
- 👤 Kurt Tippmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:31
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10C; C10C1/00; C10C1/02; B; B01; B01D; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/0208; B01D21/00; B01D21/0012; B01D21/10; B01D21/12; B01D21/24; B01D21/2427; B01D21/2433; B03; B03B; B03B9/00; B03B9/02; B03D; B03D1/00; B03D1/08; B03D1/085; B03D1/14; B03D1/1406; B03D1/1443; B03D1/1462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
In a process for the separation of the mixture of tar and ammonia liquor produced in the manufacture of coke from finely divided coal, wherein a mixture consisting of tar, ammonia liquor and condensate is freed from coarse particles in a primary decanter with concomitant development of a surface suspension and foam of "swimming tar", the improvement wherein the suspension and foam floating on the surface of the ammonia liquor in the primary decanter is removed by traveling mechanical skimmers, delivered to a foam separator, and permitted to reside in the foam separator for at least two hours to effect separation of a water phase, removing the water phase from the foam separator, and recycling it to the primary decanter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
In a process for the separation of the mixture of tar and ammonia liquor produced in the manufacture of coke from finely divided coal, wherein a mixture consisting of tar, ammonia liquor and condensate is freed from coarse particles in a primary decanter with concomitant development of a surface suspension and foam of "swimming tar", the improvement wherein the suspension and foam floating on the surface of the ammonia liquor in the primary decanter is removed by traveling mechanical skimmers, delivered to a foam separator, and permitted to reside in the foam separator for at least two hours to effect separation of a water phase, removing the water phase from the foam separator, and recycling it to the primary decanter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Process of claim 1 in which heat is supplied to the primary decanter to effect a secondary separation of tar from ammonia liquor.
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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) | 1982-11-26 | 1983-05-28 | 1983-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-26 | 1987-05-28 | 1987-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-26 | 1991-05-28 | 1991-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |