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Feed line-ultrasonic activated gas injection

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5455059
This patent describes an apparatus for minimizing mass flow rate fluctuations of a particulate solids and gas mixture in the frequency range of about 0.1 to 100 Hertz transported to at least one means for injecting the mixture into a reactor. The apparatus comprises: means for receiving the mixture; means for controlling a discharge flow rate of the mixture exiting the means for receiving the mixture; means for pneumatically transporting the mixture from the means for receiving the mixture to the reactor; means for maintaining a differential pressure between the means for receiving the mixture and the reactor; and means for selectively controlling the mass flow rate of the mixture being transported from the means for receiving the mixture to the reactor including means for injecting a gas at a selected amplitude and ultrasonic frequency into a lower end of the means for receiving the mixture to form an aerated portion.
Assignee:
Shell Oil Co., Houston, TX
Patent Number(s):
US 4844663
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-098590A
OSTI ID:
5455059
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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