US4764276A
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Device for continuous contacting of fluids and solids
Assignee: Calgon Carbon Corp
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Filing: 1985-03-19
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2005-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A continuous contacting device is disclosed wherein a fluid stream may be contacted with particulate exchange materials. The device includes a plurality of rotating chambers filled with particulate material. Fluid is supplied individually to these chambers through a plurality feed ports which are in periodic fluid communicating relation with each of the chambers. A plurality of fixed discharge ports which are likewise in periodic fluid communicating relation with each of the chambers is also provided. A process for continuously contacting fluids with the solid particulates is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 W. Wes Berry
- 👤 Rae A. Schmeda
- 👤 Holly S. Kibler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:29
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/28; B; B01; B01D; B01D11/00; B01D11/02; B01D11/0269; B01D11/0273; B01D15/00; B01D15/08; B01D15/10; B01D15/18; B01D15/1864; B01D15/1885; B01D15/1892; B01D35/00; B01D35/12; B01D46/00; B01D46/30; B01D53/00; B01D53/02; B01D53/06; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/28; B01J47/00; B01J47/02; B01J47/026; B01J47/10; B01J47/11; B01D15/1894; B01D2253/00; B01D2253/20; B01D2253/206; B01D2259/00; B01D2259/40; B01D2259/40003; B01D2259/40005; B01D2259/40011; B01D2259/40077; B01D2259/40081; B01D2259/40083; B01D2259/40086; B01D53/04; B01D53/0407; B01D53/0446
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A continuous contacting device comprising: (a) a plurality of stationary feed ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about a central axis; (b) a plurality of distribution ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about said central axis, said distribution ports being in fluid communicating relation with said stationary feed ports when the respective ports are aligned; (c) means mounting a plurality of chambers for rotation about said central axis in unison with said distribution ports, said chambers being adapted to receive ion exchange resins or other solid particulate materials; (d) first conduit means providing fluid communication independently between each of said chambers and said distribution ports; (e) a plurality of collection ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about said central axis; (f) second conduit means providing fluid communication independently between each of said chambers and said collection ports; (g) a plurality of stationary discharge ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about said axis, said stationary discharge ports being in fluid communicating relation with said collection ports when the respective ports are aligned; and (h) means for rotating in unison said distribution ports, said chambers, and said collection ports at a predetermined speed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A continuous contacting device comprising: (a) a plurality of stationary feed ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about a central axis; (b) a plurality of distribution ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about said central axis, said distribution ports being in fluid communicating relation with said stationary feed ports when the respective ports are aligned; (c) means mounting a plurality of chambers for rotation about said central axis in unison with said distribution ports, said chambers being adapted to receive ion exchange resins or other solid particulate materials; (d) first conduit means providing fluid communication independently between each of said chambers and said distribution ports; (e) a plurality of collection ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about said central axis; (f) second conduit means providing fluid communication independently between each of said chambers and said collection ports; (g) a plurality of stationary discharge ports arranged in a substantially circular configuration about said axis, said stationary discharge ports being in fluid communicating relation with said collection ports when the respective ports are aligned; and (h) means for rotating in unison said distribution ports, said chambers, and said collection ports at a predetermined speed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The continuous contacting device of claim 1 wherein said feed ports are provided in a feed plate and said distribution ports are provided in a distribution plate, said plates being arranged in opposed relation for rotation of said distribution plate relative to said feed plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The continuous contacting device of claim 1 wherein said discharge ports are provided in a discharge plate and said collection ports are provided in a collection plate, said plates being arranged in opposed relation for rotation of said collection plate relative to said discharge plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The continuous contacting device of claim 1 wherein said stationary feed and discharge ports are defined respectively by a feed box and upper timing crown and a discharge box and lower timing crown, the timing crowns forming an interface between said plurality of stationary ports and said plurality of rotating ports.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
The continuous contacting device of claim 4 wherein said feed box and said discharge box each comprise a cylinder partitioned into a plurality of longitudinal sections, said cylinders each having a first end with a plurality of feed or discharge conduits in communicating relation with said longitudinal sections, and a second end in juxtaposition with said timing crowns, said timing crowns defining a plurality of feed or discharge slots in corresponding fluid communicating relation to said feed box or discharge box sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The continuous contacting device of claim 1 wherein said rotating distribution and collection ports are defined respectively by an upper distribution crown and a distribution box and a lower distribution crown and a collection box, the distribution crowns forming an interface between said stationary ports and said rotating ports.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
83 words
The continuous contacting device of claim 6 wherein said distribution and collection boxes each comprise a cylinder partitioned into a plurality of longitudinal sections, said cylinders each having a first end with a plurality of distribution or collection conduits in corresponding fluid communication with said longitudinal sections, and a second end in juxtaposition with said upper or lower distribution crowns, said distribution crowns each defining a plurality of distribution slots in corresponding fluid communicating relation to said distribution box on collection box sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The continuous contacting device according to claim 7 wherein said distribution on collection conduits are in corresponding fluid communicating relation with said rotating chambers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
The continuous contacting device of claim 7 wherein said plurality of rotating chambers comprise a cylinder partitioned into a plurality of longitudinal sections corresponding to the sections of said distribution and collection boxes, said cylinder having first and second ends with a plurality of conduits in corresponding fluid communicating relation with said chambers, the conduits of said first and second ends being in corresponding fluid communicating relation with the conduits of said distribution and collection boxes respectively.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The continuous contacting device of claim 1 wherein the number of said feed ports is less than the number of said distribution ports.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
The continuous contacting device of claim 1 wherein said plurality of stationary feed ports are defined by: (a) a plurality of supply conduits; (b) a stationary head having a plurality of openings in corresponding fluid communicating relation with said supply conduits; and (c) a stationary wear plate having a plurality of windows in corresponding fluid communicating relation with said openings; said stationary wear plate forming an interface between said plurality of stationary ports and said plurality of rotating ports.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The continuous contacting device according to claim 11 wherein said plurality of stationary discharge ports are of a substantially mirror image configuration with respect to said stationary feed ports.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
90 words
The continuous contacting device according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of rotating distribution ports are defined by: (a) a plurality of rotating distribution conduits; (b) a rotating head having a plurality of openings in corresponding fluid communicating relation with said conduits, said head rotating in synchronization with said distribution conduits; (c) a rotating valve seal plate having a plurality of slots in corresponding fluid communicating relation with the plurality of openings in said rotating head, said valve seal plate rotating in synchronization with said distribution conduits and rotating head.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The continuous contacting device according to claim 13 wherein said plurality of rotating collection ports are of a substantially mirror image configuration with respect to said plurality of rotating distribution ports.
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