20240051893. HOPPER COMPRISING COOLING ELEMENTS simplified abstract (YARA INTERNATIONAL ASA)
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HOPPER COMPRISING COOLING ELEMENTS
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Pieter Vidts of Gentbrugge (BE)
HOPPER COMPRISING COOLING ELEMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051893 titled 'HOPPER COMPRISING COOLING ELEMENTS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a hopper that includes a buffer compartment with cooling plate-like elements for cooling solid particles. The hopper has side walls, a top end with an opening for receiving solid particles, and a bottom end with an opening for dispensing the solid particles from the buffer compartment.
- The hopper includes a buffer compartment with cooling plate-like elements for cooling solid particles.
- The buffer compartment is defined by side walls, with a top end opening for receiving solid particles and a bottom end opening for dispensing the solid particles.
- The cooling plate-like elements are essentially vertically positioned to efficiently cool the solid particles in the buffer compartment.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be used in industries that require the storage and controlled dispensing of solid particles, such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemical manufacturing.
- It can be applied in systems that involve the transportation and handling of solid particles, ensuring their quality and preventing degradation.
Problems Solved:
- The hopper with cooling plate-like elements solves the problem of maintaining the temperature of solid particles in the buffer compartment, preventing overheating and degradation.
- It addresses the issue of maintaining the quality and integrity of solid particles during storage and dispensing, ensuring their usability in various applications.
Benefits:
- The cooling plate-like elements in the hopper improve the shelf life and quality of solid particles by preventing heat-induced degradation.
- The controlled cooling process ensures consistent particle properties, leading to improved product performance and reliability.
- The hopper's design allows for efficient and precise dispensing of solid particles, reducing waste and improving operational efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
a hopper including a buffer compartment defined by side walls, a top end including an opening for receiving solid particles, and a bottom end including an opening for dispensing the solid particles from the buffer compartment. the buffer compartment includes a plurality of essentially vertically positioned cooling plate-like elements for cooling the solid particles in the buffer compartment. a system including hopper, methods of operating the hopper or system, and production of solid particles.