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Process for the chemical bonding of heavy metals from sludge in the silicate structure of clays and shales and the manufacture of building and construction materials therewith
Assignee: Ceramic Bonding Inc
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Filing: 1988-04-27
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Granted: 1989-11-21
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Expires: 2008-04-27
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a process for removing contaminants, particularly heavy metal cations from industrial sludge and other industrial materials. The process comprises mixing the industrial wastes with specific fine clay or shale particles to form pellets which are heated at high temperature to form a nonhazardous sintered product. The product is then utilized in the manufacture of bricks, cinder blocks and other building materials and surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Barrett Johnson
- 👤 Charles B. Rubenstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:06
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B18/00; C04B18/02; C04B18/023; C02; C02F; C02F11/00; C02F11/004; C04B33/00; C04B33/02; C04B33/13; C04B33/132; C04B33/1325; C04B33/1327; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P40/00; Y02P40/60; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A process for removing contaminants from hazardous liquid waste containing heavy metal cations comprising the steps of: providing natural clay or shale capable of adsorbing metal cations; reducing said clay or shale to finely divided particles with high specific surface area to enhance adsorption of metal cations; providing liquid waste having a solid content of less than 1% to 100% solids, said liquid waste containing said heavy metal cations; mixing said liquid waste and said clay or shale together in a predetermined concentration of between 1:1 to 40:1 parts clay or shale to liquid waste; extruding or pelletizing said mixed materials into nodules; drying said mixed material and sintering in a kiln or calciner at a temperature in the range of 1500° Fahrenheit to 2700° Fahrenheit for at least 5 minutes; cooling said sintered material; and incorporating said sintered material in construction materials selected from the group consisting of bricks, cinder blocks, and concrete aggregate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A process for removing contaminants from hazardous liquid waste containing heavy metal cations comprising the steps of: providing natural clay or shale capable of adsorbing metal cations; reducing said clay or shale to finely divided particles with high specific surface area to enhance adsorption of metal cations; providing liquid waste having a solid content of less than 1% to 100% solids, said liquid waste containing said heavy metal cations; mixing said liquid waste and said clay or shale together in a predetermined concentration of between 1:1 to 40:1 parts clay or shale to liquid waste; extruding or pelletizing said mixed materials into nodules; drying said mixed material and sintering in a kiln or calciner at a temperature in the range of 1500° Fahrenheit to 2700° Fahrenheit for at least 5 minutes; cooling said sintered material; and incorporating said sintered material in construction materials selected from the group consisting of bricks, cinder blocks, and concrete aggregate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said liquid waste is dried to a predetermined solid concentration of approximately 1% -40% solids.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The process of claim 2, wherein the mixed material is modified by increasing the moisture content thereof to obtain a predetermined moisture concentration by adding liquid to said material, said liquid comprising said liquid waste.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said mixed material is fed directly into the calciner or kiln without being agglomerated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said sintered material is agglomerated into a sintered non-hazardous product useful for the building industry.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 1, wherein moisture derived from said drying step is used in said cooling step to aid in the cooling of said sintered material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 1, further comprising a dust collector or scrubber coupled to said kiln or calciner to collect dust and fugitive material therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said clays and shales are selcted from Monmorillonite or Kaolinite.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 8, wherein a clay is provided, said clay being Montmorillonite.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 8, wherein a clay is provided, said clay being Kaolinite.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 8, wherein a shale is provided.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The process of claim 1 further comprising, during the mixing step, adding an additive into the mixer with the waste and clay to modify the product properties or reduce the cost of processing said additive being a fluxing agent capable of reducing the sintering temperature.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
The process of claim 1 further comprising, during the mixing step, adding an additive into the mixer with the waste and clay to modify the product properties or reduce the cost or processing said additive being a coke to reduce the bulk density of said product.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
151 words
A process for removing contaminants from hazardous liquid waste containing heavy metal cations comprising the steps of: providing clay selected from Montmorillonite and Kaolinite capable of adsorbing metal cations; reducing said clay to finely divided particles with high specific surface area to enhance adsorption of metal cations; providing liquid waste having a solid content of less than 1% to 100% solids, said liquid waste containing said heavy metal cations; mixing said liquid waste and said clay together in a predetermined concentration of between 1:1 to 40:1 parts clay to liquid waste; extruding or pelletizing said mixed materials into nodules; drying said mixed material and sintering in a kiln or calciner at a temperature in the range of 1500° Fahrenheit to 2700° Fahrenheit for at least 5 minutes; cooling said sintered material; and incorporating said sintered material in construction materials selected from the group consisting of bricks, cinder blocks and concrete aggregate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
151 words
A process for removing contaminants from hazardous liquid waste containing heavy metal cations comprising the steps of: providing clay selected from Montmorillonite and Kaolinite capable of adsorbing metal cations; reducing said clay to finely divided particles with high specific surface area to enhance adsorption of metal cations; providing liquid waste having a solid content of less than 1% to 100% solids, said liquid waste containing said heavy metal cations; mixing said liquid waste and said clay together in a predetermined concentration of between 1:1 to 40:1 parts clay to liquid waste; extruding or pelletizing said mixed materials into nodules; drying said mixed material and sintering in a kiln or calciner at a temperature in the range of 1500° Fahrenheit to 2700° Fahrenheit for at least 5 minutes; cooling said sintered material; and incorporating said sintered material in construction materials selected from the group consisting of bricks, cinder blocks and concrete aggregate.
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