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Limestone calcination
Assignee: Battelle Development Corp
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Filing: 1980-09-19
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Granted: 1983-06-21
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Expires: 2000-09-19
Abstract
Abstract Calcination of limestone to form a finely divided lime product without substantial contamination by impurities (especially carbon and ash) is accomplished in a secondary fluidized bed with reaction heat provided by recirculating entrained particles from a primary multisolid fluidized bed combustor.
Inventors
- 👤 Salvatore T. DiNovo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:27
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B2/00; C04B2/10; C04B2/106; B; B01; B01J; B01J6/00; B01J6/001; B01J6/004; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/24; B01J8/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S423/00; Y10S423/09; Y10S423/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A method for producing a finely-divided lime powder substantially free of ash from a limestone raw material which comprises (A) generating heat from the combustion of fuel in a primary, entrained-bed combustor having relatively fine particles entrained in a primary fluidizing gas, (B) transferring heat of combustion of the fuel to the fine, entrained-bed particles in the combustor, (C) circulating at least a portion of the heated, fine, entrained-bed particles to an external, secondary fluidized bed, (D) removing impurities from the portion of heated, fine, entrained-bed particles prior to entry in the secondary fluidized bed, (E) introducing particulate limestone and a secondary fluidizing gas into the secondary fluidized bed such that the limestone comes into contact with the heated, fine, entrained-bed particles thereby heating the particulate limestone and decomposing it to particulate lime, (F) recycling the relatively cool, fine, entrained-bed particles from the secondary fluidized bed to the primary entrained-bed combustor, and (G) recovering the particulate lime from the secondary fluidized bed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
A method for producing a finely-divided lime powder substantially free of ash from a limestone raw material which comprises (A) generating heat from the combustion of fuel in a primary, entrained-bed combustor having relatively fine particles entrained in a primary fluidizing gas, (B) transferring heat of combustion of the fuel to the fine, entrained-bed particles in the combustor, (C) circulating at least a portion of the heated, fine, entrained-bed particles to an external, secondary fluidized bed, (D) removing impurities from the portion of heated, fine, entrained-bed particles prior to entry in the secondary fluidized bed, (E) introducing particulate limestone and a secondary fluidizing gas into the secondary fluidized bed such that the limestone comes into contact with the heated, fine, entrained-bed particles thereby heating the particulate limestone and decomposing it to particulate lime, (F) recycling the relatively cool, fine, entrained-bed particles from the secondary fluidized bed to the primary entrained-bed combustor, and (G) recovering the particulate lime from the secondary fluidized bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 for calcining limestone wherein the primary, entrained-bed combustor further comprises a stable, dense fluidized bed of relatively coarse particles through which at least some of the fine, entrained-bed particles are recycled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 for calcining limestone wherein additional heat is recovered from the fine, entrained-bed particles in the secondary fluidized bed which comprises contacting the fine, entrained-bed particles with heat exchange tubing carrying a heat exchange fluid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
95 words
The method of claim 1 for calcining limestone wherein the lime product is prevented from circulating with the fine, entrained-bed particles back to the primary combustor which comprises separating the secondary fluidized bed into upper and lower regions with a restriction plate, introducing the particulate limestone above the restriction plate and introducing the secondary fluidizing gas into the secondary fluidized bed at such space velocity that it may pass through the restriction plate and maintain the limestone and lime product thereabove but allow the fine, entrained-bed particles to pass countercurrent thereto into the lower region.
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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) | 1986-06-20 | 1986-12-20 | 1987-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-20 | 1990-12-20 | 1991-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-20 | 1994-12-20 | 1995-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |