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US4476160A
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Fluidized bed system
Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
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Filing: 1982-06-14
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Granted: 1984-10-09
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Expires: 2002-06-14
Abstract
Abstract In a fluidized bed system, including a fluidized bed vessel and a separate stripping vessel below the fluidized bed wherein solids from the fluidized bed are introduced into the stripping vessel, there is provided a vent line from the top of the stripping vessel to the fluidized bed for venting gas from the stripper to the fuidized bed. A portion of the solids introduced into the stripper are carried into the vent line to maintain the static head between the top portion of the fluidized bed and the stripping vessel.
Inventors
- 👤 Utah Tsao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:47
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/24; B01J8/26; B01J8/28; F; F27; F27B; F27B15/00; F27B15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
In a process for venting gas from a stripping vessel which receives solids from a vessel containing a fluidized bed of solids, and which is positioned below and independent of said vessel, the improvement comprising: venting gas from the stripper to the vessel through a vent line; and passing a sufficient portion of the solids from the stripping vessel through at least a portion of the vent line to maintain the static head between the upper portion of the vessel and the upper portion of the stripper via said flow of gas and solids in the vent line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a process for venting gas from a stripping vessel which receives solids from a vessel containing a fluidized bed of solids, and which is positioned below and independent of said vessel, the improvement comprising: venting gas from the stripper to the vessel through a vent line; and passing a sufficient portion of the solids from the stripping vessel through at least a portion of the vent line to maintain the static head between the upper portion of the vessel and the upper portion of the stripper via said flow of gas and solids in the vent line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 wherein pressure is reduced in the vent line by a flow restricting orifice in the vent line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 1 wherein solids in the vent line are separated from the vent gas prior to introduction of vent gas into the vessel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 3 wherein separated solids are returned to the stripper.
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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) | 1987-10-09 | 1988-04-09 | 1988-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-09 | 1992-04-09 | 1992-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-09 | 1996-04-09 | 1996-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |