US4286973A
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Wet gas scrubbing of particulates
Assignee: Sunoco Inc R&M
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Filing: 1980-02-22
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Granted: 1981-09-01
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Expires: 2000-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A method for removing particulates from flue gases by water scrubbing wherein the gases are contacted with a multiplicity of water sprays in a duct leading to cyclone separators and the gases are further sprayed with water within the cyclones, the cyclones separating the gases from the particulate material which is flushed from the cyclone by spraying water on the inner surface of the cyclone.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert N. Hamlin
- 👤 William W. Dickinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:46
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D47/00; B01D47/06; B01D50/00; B01D50/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A method for removing particulates and acidic gases from flue gases comprising the steps of (a) contacting said gases passing through a duct leading to a bank of two or more cyclone separators with a multiplicity of water sprays in said duct directed toward the incoming gas stream, (b) contacting the gases as they enter said cyclones with a plurality of water sprays directed toward the incoming gas stream and in vertical aligment located inside said cyclones and having a spray configuration which ensures that essentially the entire cross-sectional area of the gases entering said cyclones are contacted, (c) spraying water on the inside wall of said cyclones to flush particulates to the cyclone bottom for separation from said cyclones as a suspension of particulates in water, said flushing water being directed away from the incoming gas stream, (d) removing off-gases from said cyclone, and (e) neutralizing the aqueous suspension of particulates separated from said cyclone.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
156 words
A method for removing particulates and acidic gases from flue gases comprising the steps of (a) contacting said gases passing through a duct leading to a bank of two or more cyclone separators with a multiplicity of water sprays in said duct directed toward the incoming gas stream, (b) contacting the gases as they enter said cyclones with a plurality of water sprays directed toward the incoming gas stream and in vertical aligment located inside said cyclones and having a spray configuration which ensures that essentially the entire cross-sectional area of the gases entering said cyclones are contacted, (c) spraying water on the inside wall of said cyclones to flush particulates to the cyclone bottom for separation from said cyclones as a suspension of particulates in water, said flushing water being directed away from the incoming gas stream, (d) removing off-gases from said cyclone, and (e) neutralizing the aqueous suspension of particulates separated from said cyclone.
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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) | 1984-08-31 | 1985-03-02 | 1985-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-31 | 1989-03-02 | 1989-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-31 | 1993-03-02 | 1993-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |