Apparatus for centrifugal separation of coal particles

Patent · Tue Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 1991

OSTI ID:6013255

Dickie, W; Cavallaro, J A; Killmeyer, R P

This patent describes a gravimetric cell for centrifugal separation of fine coal by density which has a cylindrical body and a butterfly valve or other apparatus for selectively sealing the body radially across the approximate center of the cylinder. A removable top is provided which seals the cylinder in the centrifuge and in unvented areas.

• Assignee: US DOE, Washington, DC (USA)
• Patent Number(s): US 5008083; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-238213
• OSTI ID: 6013255
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 30 Aug 1988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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