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Split hub wheel apparatus and use of same for shale oil retorting

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5430118
A shale oil retort apparatus is provided for retorting oil shale under airtight conditions. The retort apparatus employs a split hub wheel device which allows for the axial feeding of crushed oil shale and the axial dispensing of spent oil shale. The retort apparatus utilizes a rotatable shaft on a stationary axle, said shaft containing three spokes that are set approximately equidistant apart. The spokes serve to feed raw oil shale, dip it into a hot oil bath and dispense spent oil shale out of the apparatus.
Assignee:
EDB-84-020314
Patent Number(s):
US 4410416
OSTI ID:
5430118
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English