US4229295A
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Solidification of aqueous sludge
Assignee: 589026 ONTARIO Inc
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Filing: 1979-03-23
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Granted: 1980-10-21
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Expires: 1999-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A process for treating aqueous sludge comprising a slurry of clay minerals and silica in water includes rapidly dispersing throughout the sludge at least one additive compound selected from the group consisting of mineral acids, acid salts of alkaline earth metals, alkaline earth metal oxides and alkaline earth metal hydroxides. The additive is provided in an amount sufficient to cause formation in the sludge of large silicate molecules with resultant solidification of the sludge by gelling and setting into an inert solid material.
Inventors
- 👤 David Krofchak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:45
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F11/00; C02F11/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A process for treating tailings sludge from the recovery of bitumen from a source selected from the group consisting of oil sands and oil shales by a hot water separation method, said sludge comprising a slurry of clay minerals and silica in water and having a solids content of at least about 25%, said process consisting essentially of rapidly dispersing throughout the sludge at least one additive compound selected from the group consisting of sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium chloride, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, said additive being provided in an amount sufficient to cause formation in said sludge of large silicate molecules with resultant solidification of the sludge by gelling and setting into an inert solid material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A process for treating tailings sludge from the recovery of bitumen from a source selected from the group consisting of oil sands and oil shales by a hot water separation method, said sludge comprising a slurry of clay minerals and silica in water and having a solids content of at least about 25%, said process consisting essentially of rapidly dispersing throughout the sludge at least one additive compound selected from the group consisting of sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium chloride, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, said additive being provided in an amount sufficient to cause formation in said sludge of large silicate molecules with resultant solidification of the sludge by gelling and setting into an inert solid material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein said additive is rapidly dispersed throughout the sludge by means of a pump through which the sludge is passed from an inlet to an output thereof, with the additive being added to the sludge flowing into the inlet of the pump.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein the pump is a centrifugal pump operating at a speed of at least about 100 rpm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the amount of additive compound added is in the range of from about 0.01% to about 0.5% by weight of sludge treated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A process according to claim 4 wherein the amount of additive compound added is in the range of from about 0.05% to about 0.25% by weight of sludge treated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the additive compound comprises sulphuric acid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the additive compound comprises calcium chloride.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the additive compound comprises at least one member of the group consisting of calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the additive compound comprises a mixture of sulphuric acid and calcium chloride.
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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) | 1983-10-21 | 1984-04-21 | 1984-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-21 | 1988-04-21 | 1988-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-21 | 1992-04-21 | 1992-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |