Methods and apparatus for counter-current leaching of finely divided solids

    公开(公告)号:US09931584B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-03

    申请号:US15010890

    申请日:2016-01-29

    发明人: Ronald N. Drake

    IPC分类号: B01D11/02 B01D21/00 B01D21/24

    摘要: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for counter-current solids leaching. A multi-stage countercurrent leaching chamber can include a top and bottom end, a barren liquor input, two or more regions for countercurrent mixing, and a barren solids output. The input can be configured to receive barren liquor. The two or more regions for countercurrent mixing and separation can be configured to mix and separate liquid and solid phases. The barren solids output can be configured to collect and discharge barren solids from the bottom end of the multi-stage countercurrent leaching chamber. A fluidized bed chamber and clarifier chamber can also be included, where the fluidized bed receives a fluidizable slurry of pregnant solids and the clarifier chamber aids in separating liquids from solids passing from a top of the fluidized bed chamber to the top end of the multi-stage countercurrent leaching chamber.

    Systems for extracting solute from a source material

    公开(公告)号:US09682333B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-20

    申请号:US14834851

    申请日:2015-08-25

    摘要: Systems for extracting solute from a source material are shown and described. Each of the systems includes: a solvent source container configured to store a cooled solvent, a canister configured to contain the source material and receive solvent to produce an extract solution, and one or more extract containers in communication configured to receive and distill the extract solution, the solvent source container being configured to receive a post-extraction portion of the solvent. In some examples, the one or more extract containers are first and second extract containers that are each selectively coupleable to the canister and are selectively removable for storage of the extract mixture or the solute. In some other examples, the system further includes a cooling mechanism coupled to the solvent source container for cooling the recycled solvent within the solvent collection container.

    FLOW GOVERNOR AND LIMITER DISC ASSEMBLY IN AN EXTRACTION COLUMN
    33.
    发明申请
    FLOW GOVERNOR AND LIMITER DISC ASSEMBLY IN AN EXTRACTION COLUMN 有权
    提取栏中的流量总监和限额盘组件

    公开(公告)号:US20160270586A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-22

    申请号:US15072337

    申请日:2016-03-16

    发明人: Stephen Corey

    IPC分类号: A47J31/44 A23F5/26 B01D11/02

    摘要: A flow limiter system is provided for extracting compounds from raw materials with an extraction column. The flow limiter system may include a flow governor assembly which contains and buffers a flow of pressurized solvent entering the base of the extraction column to prevent the flow of pressurized solvent from drilling into the raw materials packed within the extraction column. The flow governor assembly may further include a first disc with a first set of perforations to direct the surge of solvent through the first disc to transform the turbulent surge of solvent into a column of non-turbulent solvent with a flat surface layer that rises up the extraction column evenly and collectively. Additionally, the flow limiter system may also include a limiter disc including a second set of perforations to allow the extracted effluent to flow through the set of perforations and exit the extraction column.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种流量限制系统,用于提取原料中的化合物。 流量限制器系统可以包括流量调节器组件,该流量调节器组件包含并缓冲进入萃取塔底部的加压溶剂流,以防止加压溶剂流入被包装在提取塔内的原料中。 流量调节器组件还可以包括具有第一组穿孔的第一盘,以引导溶剂浪涌通过第一盘,以将湍流的溶剂浪涌转化成非湍流溶剂的柱,其中平坦表面层上升 提取柱均匀和集体。 此外,限流器系统还可以包括限制器盘,其包括第二组穿孔,以允许提取的流出物流过该组穿孔并离开提取塔。

    PRESSURE GRADIENT PROFILING IN AN EXTRACTION COLUMN
    34.
    发明申请
    PRESSURE GRADIENT PROFILING IN AN EXTRACTION COLUMN 审中-公开
    提取柱中的压力梯度轮廓

    公开(公告)号:US20160270418A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-22

    申请号:US15072343

    申请日:2016-03-16

    发明人: Stephen Corey

    IPC分类号: A23F5/26 A47J31/34

    摘要: A method and apparatus for extracting compounds from raw materials with an extraction column is provided. The control and manipulation of pressure exerted and contained within the extraction vessel or column may be vital in obtaining a certain flavor profile or intensity of the effluent extracted from the raw materials. As such, the method may include directing a flow of pressurized solvent into a base of the extraction column and utilizing the flow of pressurized solvent to create a pressure gradient applied to the raw materials. The method may further include compressing the raw materials with hydraulic compression. As the raw materials become further compressed, frictional heating may result allowing most, if not all, of the volatile aromatic heat sensitive compounds and constituencies to be extracted depending on the pressure strength applied to the raw materials. As such, manipulating the pressure gradients for each extraction process allows for distinct and specific flavor profiles to be extracted from the raw materials.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用萃取柱从原料中提取化合物的方法和装置。 施加并包含在提取容器或塔内的压力的控制和操作在获得从原料中提取的流出物的某种风味特征或强度方面可能是至关重要的。 因此,该方法可以包括将加压溶剂流引导到提取塔的基底中并利用加压溶剂流产生施加到原料的压力梯度。 该方法还可以包括用液压压缩压缩原料。 随着原料进一步压缩,摩擦加热可能导致大部分(如果不是全部)挥发性芳香族热敏化合物和选区根据应用于原料的压力强度而被提取。 因此,操纵每个提取过程的压力梯度允许从原料中提取独特和特定的风味特征。

    POLY-GRAIN GRIND MATRIX OF RAW MATERIALS FOR USE WITH AN EXTRACTION COLUMN
    35.
    发明申请
    POLY-GRAIN GRIND MATRIX OF RAW MATERIALS FOR USE WITH AN EXTRACTION COLUMN 审中-公开
    用于提取柱的原材料的多晶格纹矩阵

    公开(公告)号:US20160270417A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-22

    申请号:US15072334

    申请日:2016-03-16

    发明人: Stephen Corey

    IPC分类号: A23F5/26 B01D24/10 B01D11/02

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a matrix of raw materials, also referred to as a poly-grain grind matrix. In some embodiments, the matrix of raw materials may form an interlocking network of varied particle grind sizes that allows the particles to nest and interlock with one another when packed into an extraction vessel, so that most, but not all of the interstitial spacing within the matrix of raw materials is closed. Additionally, the varied particle sizes may be selected by pre-determined weight ranges and size classifications so that the particle grind sizes achieve the desired consistency uniformity. This may allow the network of particles to act as its own best filtering agent during the extraction process. Moreover, the nesting and interlocking network of the particles within the matrix of raw materials may allow the particles to be effectively packed within the extraction column, thus allowing for an efficient and high quality extraction to be performed consistently each and every time.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的实施方案包括原料基质,也称为多晶粒研磨基质。 在一些实施方案中,原料基质可以形成各种颗粒研磨尺寸的互锁网络,其允许当包装在提取容器中时,颗粒彼此嵌套和互锁,使得大多数但不是全部的间隙间隔 原料基体封闭。 另外,可以通过预定的重量范围和尺寸分级来选择不同的粒度,使得颗粒研磨尺寸达到期望的稠度均匀性。 这可能允许颗粒网络在提取过程中作为其自己最好的过滤剂。 此外,原料基体内的颗粒的嵌套和互锁网络可以允许颗粒被有效地包装在提取塔内,从而允许每次都一致地执行有效和高质量的提取。

    Method and device for the production of polyamide
    36.
    发明授权
    Method and device for the production of polyamide 有权
    制造聚酰胺的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08939755B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-27

    申请号:US12790557

    申请日:2010-05-28

    申请人: Stefan Deiss

    发明人: Stefan Deiss

    摘要: The invention relates to a device for the implementation of a method for the production of pellets of polyamide 6 or copolyamides. The method can include production of a melt of polyamide 6 or copolyamides by means of polymerization, production of pellets from the melt by means of underwater pelletization into a process fluid, removal of the pellets from a site of underwater pelletization in the process fluid, supply of the pellets in the process fluid to an extraction stage, extraction of low-molecular components as extract, and drying of the pellets after extraction, wherein the underwater pelletization stage and the extraction stage take place using the same process fluid.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于实施聚酰胺6或共聚酰胺颗粒的生产方法的装置。 该方法可以包括通过聚合制备聚酰胺6或共聚酰胺的熔体,通过水下造粒从熔体中生产颗粒成流程,从工艺流体中的水下造粒位置除去颗粒 的过程流体中的颗粒提取到提取阶段,提取低分子组分作为提取物,并在萃取后干燥颗粒,其中水下造粒阶段和萃取阶段使用相同的工艺流体进行。

    Apparatus and method for extracting an infusion
    37.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for extracting an infusion 有权
    用于提取输液的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08770097B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-08

    申请号:US12991425

    申请日:2009-05-12

    IPC分类号: A47J31/20

    摘要: An infusion extractor is provided including a plunger to be inserted into an infusing container containing the infusion mixture that has vertical inner walls oriented parallel to a vertical axis of the container. The plunger includes a first surface with a seal situated at an edge of the surface. The seal is adapted for sealing against the inner walls of the infusing container as the plunger moves within the container, to define a first chamber containing the mixture of infusible material and extract. The plunger also includes a second surface extending from the first surface and defining a second chamber; the second surface includes extract flow openings which permit flow of extract from the first chamber into the second chamber. At least a portion of the extract flow openings are situated at a depth either above or below the first surface along the vertical axis.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种输液提取器,其包括插入到含有输注混合物的输注容器中的柱塞,所述输注混合物具有垂直内壁,该垂直内壁平行于容器的垂直轴线定向。 柱塞包括具有位于表面的边缘处的密封件的第一表面。 密封件适于当柱塞在容器内移动时密封抵靠注入容器的内壁,以限定容纳不熔材料和提取物的混合物的第一室。 柱塞还包括从第一表面延伸并限定第二室的第二表面; 第二表面包括提取物流动开口,其允许从第一室进入第二室的提取物流。 提取物流动开口的至少一部分沿垂直轴线位于第一表面上方或下方的深度。