Hopper apparatuses for processing a bulk solid, and related systems and methods
Abstract
A hopper apparatus comprises a movable wall comprising opposing walls movably connected to a support assembly and oriented at acute angles relative to a central vertical axis of the support assembly, and movement control devices configured and positioned to move the opposing walls along the support assembly to control dimensions of a discharge outlet at least partially defined by converging ends of the opposing walls; a liner assembly comprising liner structures at least partially overlying inner surfaces of the opposing walls and configured to remain at least partially stationary relative to the opposing walls during movement of the opposing walls; and pressure sensors between the inner surfaces of opposing walls and portions of the liner structures thereover. A bulk solids processing system and a method of processing a bulk solid are also described.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1438368
- Patent Number(s):
- 9969553
- Application Number:
- 15/235,895
- Assignee:
- Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B65 - CONVEYING B65G - TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01G - WEIGHING
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-051D14517
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2016 Aug 12
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING
Citation Formats
Westover, Tyler Lott, Ryan, John Chadron Benjamin, Matthews, Austin Colter, and Hernandez, Sergio. Hopper apparatuses for processing a bulk solid, and related systems and methods. United States: N. p., 2018.
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