公开(公告)号：US5567274A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-22

申请号：US275392

申请日：1994-07-15

Applicant: Erwin D. Funk ,  Kaj Henricson ,  Stephen J. Dunn

Inventor： Erwin D. Funk ,  Kaj Henricson ,  Stephen J. Dunn

IPC: B01J4/00 ,  D21C9/10 ,  D21C9/153 ,  D21C7/12

CPC classification number: D21C9/153 ,  D21C9/1026

Abstract: A method and apparatus supply ozone containing gas under superatmospheric pressure to an ozone delignification device. The speed of a water ring compressor is controlled so that it compresses as much ozone gas per unit time at desired superatmospheric pressure as the ozone delignification unit utilizes, with essentially no excess. The ozone containing gas is fed from the water ring compressor through a separator buffer tank which levels out pressure pulses and separates cooling water from compressed ozone gas prior to the gas entering the ozone delignification unit. The gas passes through a control valve controlled by a mass flowmeter which senses the amount of cellulose pulp fed to the ozone delignification unit. The speed control of the compressor may be provided by a differential pressure controller connected across the control valve.

Abstract translation: 一种在超大气压下向臭氧脱木质装置供给含臭氧气体的方法和装置。 控制水环式压缩机的速度，使得它以按照臭氧脱木质装置利用的基本上没有过量的压力，按照期望的超大气压力压缩单位时间内的臭氧气体。 含臭氧气体从水环压缩机通过分离器缓冲罐供给，分离器缓冲罐排出压力脉冲，并在气体进入臭氧脱木素装置之前将冷却水与压缩的臭氧气体分离。 气体通过由质量流​​量计控制的控制阀，该质量流量计感测供给到臭氧脱木质单元的纤维素纸浆的量。 压缩机的速度控制可以由连接在控制阀上的差压控制器提供。

公开(公告)号：US5364505A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-15

申请号：US989932

申请日：1992-12-07

Applicant: Erwin D. Funk ,  Kaj Henricson ,  Stephen J. Dunn

Inventor： Erwin D. Funk ,  Kaj Henricson ,  Stephen J. Dunn

IPC: B01J4/00 ,  D21C9/10 ,  D21C9/153 ,  D21C7/12

CPC classification number: D21C9/153 ,  D21C9/1026

Abstract: A method and apparatus supply ozone containing gas under superatmospheric pressure to an ozone delignification device. The speed of a water ring compressor is controlled so that it compresses as much ozone gas per unit time at desired superatmospheric pressure as the ozone delignification unit utilizes, with essentially no excess. The ozone containing gas is fed from the water ring compressor through a separator buffer tank which levels out pressure pulses and separates cooling water from compressed ozone gas prior to the gas entering the ozone delignification unit. The gas passes through a control valve controlled by a mass flowmeter which senses the amount of cellulose pulp fed to the ozone delignification unit. The speed control of the compressor may be provided by a differential pressure controller connected across the control valve.

Abstract translation: 一种在超大气压下向臭氧脱木质装置供给含臭氧气体的方法和装置。 控制水环式压缩机的速度，使得它以按照臭氧脱木质装置利用的基本上没有过量的压力，按照期望的超大气压力压缩单位时间内的臭氧气体。 含臭氧气体从水环压缩机通过分离器缓冲罐供给，分离器缓冲罐排出压力脉冲，并在气体进入臭氧脱木素装置之前将冷却水与压缩的臭氧气体分离。 气体通过由质量流​​量计控制的控制阀，该质量流量计感测供给到臭氧脱木质单元的纤维素纸浆的量。 压缩机的速度控制可以由连接在控制阀上的差压控制器提供。

公开(公告)号：US4017270A

公开(公告)日：1977-04-12

申请号：US542407

申请日：1975-01-20

Applicant: Erwin D. Funk ,  Michael I. Sherman

Inventor： Erwin D. Funk ,  Michael I. Sherman

IPC: B01J3/02 ,  C10J3/30 ,  C10J3/06

CPC classification number: C10J3/30 ,  B01J3/02 ,  C10J3/723 ,  C10J3/78 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/0946 ,  C10J2300/0973 ,  Y10S48/07

Abstract: A gasification process in which gasification of lump size gas producing material, such as coal, is carried out under high pressure on a fixed-bed principle with a continuous feed of coal particles thereto, the continuous feed being accomplished by feeding coal of an appropriate particle size range into a volume of liquid within a first confinement path through a free surface thereof exposed to atmospheric conditions, collecting successive incremental volumes of particles and entrained liquid and transferring them into a liquid within a second circuitous confinement path maintained under pressure by virtue of the exposure of the free surface of a volume thereof with the gasification pressure conditions, conveying the particles of the incremental volumes communicated with the second path through a pumping action upstream of the particle communication therewith, collecting the particles in the volume and moving them upwardly through the free surface thereof into the gasification zone.

Abstract translation: 一种气化过程，其中一个等体积煤气产生材料如煤的气化在固定床原理上在高压下进行，其中连续进料煤颗粒，连续进料通过将适当颗粒的煤进料 尺寸范围进入通过其暴露于大气条件的自由表面的第一限制路径内的一定体积的液体，收集连续的增量体积的颗粒和夹带的液体，并将它们转移到第二迂回约束路径内的液体中，所述液体保持在压力下由于 将其体积的自由表面暴露于气化压力条件下，通过与颗粒连通的上游的泵送作用传送与第二路径连通的增量体积的颗粒，将颗粒收集在体积中并将它们向上移动通过 其自由表面进入气化区。

公开(公告)号：US5753075A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-19

申请号：US738239

申请日：1996-10-25

Applicant: C. Bertil Stromberg ,  J. Wayne Chamblee ,  Bruno S. Marcoccia ,  Rolf C. Ryham ,  Erwin D. Funk

Inventor： C. Bertil Stromberg ,  J. Wayne Chamblee ,  Bruno S. Marcoccia ,  Rolf C. Ryham ,  Erwin D. Funk

IPC: B60W40/076 ,  D21C1/10 ,  D21C7/06

CPC classification number: D21C7/06 ,  D21C1/10

Abstract: A system and method for feeding comminuted cellulosic fibrous material such as wood chips to the top of a treatment vessel such as a continuous digester provide enhanced simplicity, operability, and maintainability by eliminating the high pressure transfer device conventionally used in the prior art. Instead of a high pressure transfer device the steamed and slurried chips are pressurized using one or more slurry pumps located at least thirty feet below the top of the treatment vessel and for pressurizing the slurry to a pressure of at least about 10 bar gauge. A return line from the top of the digester may, but need not necessarily, be operatively connected to the one or more pumps and if connected to the pumps the pressure in the return line may be reduced utilizing a pressure reduction valve and/or a flash tank. Steam from the flash tank may be used in steaming the chips. Pressure relief prevention may be provided by isolation valves in the lines leading to and from the top of the treatment vessel controlled by a controller which is responsive to the pressure sensed in the slurry line leading to the top of the treatment vessel.

Abstract translation: 将诸如木屑的粉碎的纤维素纤维材料进料到诸如连续蒸煮器的处理容器的顶部的系统和方法通过消除现有技术中常规使用的高压转移装置提供了增强的简单性，可操作性和可维护性。 代替高压转移装置，使用位于处理容器顶部至少三十英尺处的一个或多个浆料泵来加压蒸汽和浆化的碎屑，并将浆料加压至至少约10巴的压力。 来自蒸煮器顶部的返回管线可以但不一定可操作地连接到一个或多个泵，并且如果连接到泵，则可以使用减压阀和/或闪光灯来减少返回管路中的压力 坦克。 来自闪蒸罐的蒸汽可用于蒸制芯片。 通过控制器控制的通向和离开处理容器顶部的管线可以通过隔离阀来提供防泄压，该控制器响应于通向处理容器顶部的浆液管线中感测到的压力。

公开(公告)号：US4986881A

公开(公告)日：1991-01-22

申请号：US372447

申请日：1989-06-28

Applicant: Erwin D. Funk

Inventor： Erwin D. Funk

IPC: D21F11/00 ,  D21C9/02 ,  D21C9/18

CPC classification number: D21C9/02 ,  D21C9/18

Abstract: It is desirable to be able to treat medium consistency (e.g. about 8-12% by weight) paper pulp suspensions with treatment liquid (e.g. a wash liquid), and to thicken the pulp to about 30-50% consistency at the same time. A moving (e.g. rotating) channel is defined by a root wall and upstanding side walls--some or all of which are perforated--and treatment liquid is introduced by an arcuately elongated distributor with perforated side walls into the center of the pulp within the channel, filtrate flowing out through the perforated walls. A pivoted wall portion of the stationary housing of the treatment device restricts outflow of the thickened pulp cake from the device, the cake flowing between a doctor blade and the pivoted wall portion.

公开(公告)号：US4416567A

公开(公告)日：1983-11-22

申请号：US349817

申请日：1982-02-18

Applicant: Carl L. Elmore ,  Erwin D. Funk

Inventor： Carl L. Elmore ,  Erwin D. Funk

IPC: B65G53/30

CPC classification number: B65G53/30

Abstract: A method of transporting heavier than water particles such as coal from an elevated supply site to a delivery site at a substantial elevation below said elevated supply site comprising the steps of mixing the particles at the supply site with liquid such as water to form a slurry of particles and liquid, introducing slurry at the supply site into a confined path extending downwardly from the supply site to the delivery site, confining a volume of slurry material in energy transmitting relation to the slurry in the confined path such that the static head of the slurry in the confined path is transmitted to the confined volume, continuously withdrawing material from the confined volume at spaced first and second positions and introducing liquid into the confined volume in such a way as to (1) maintain the pressure conditions within the confined volume generally equal to the static head of the slurry in the confined path minus the friction losses and (2) enable slurry from the confined path to flow into the confined volume and the particles thereof to move within the confined volume such that the material at the first withdrawal position contains the larger particles of the slurry and the material at the second withdrawal position is substantially devoid of the larger particles of the slurry, continuously separating a liquid fraction from the material withdrawn from the confined volume at the second withdrawal position in such a way that the pressure of said liquid fraction is not materially lowered with respect to the pressure of the material in the confined volume, pumping the liquid fraction along a confined path extending upwardly to the supply site, and utilizing the liquid fraction pumped to the supply site as the liquid in the mixing step, and apparatus for carrying out the method.

Abstract translation: 将比例高的水粒子（例如煤）从比较高的供应地点运送到位于所述提升供应地点以下的实质高度的输送位置的方法包括以下步骤：将供应地点处的颗粒与液体如水混合，形成浆料 颗粒和液体，在供应位置将浆料引入到从供应位置向下延伸到输送位置的限制路径中，将一定体积的浆料材料限制在与限制路径中的浆料的能量传递关系中，使得浆料的静态头部 在限制的路径中被传送到限制的容积，在间隔开的第一和第二位置连续地从限制容积中取出材料，并将液体引入约束体积，使得（1）将约束体积内的压力条件保持在大致相等 到限制路径中的浆料的静态头减去摩擦损失，和（2）使来自限制的浆料的浆料 流入限制体积并且其颗粒在限制体积内移动，使得在第一取出位置处的材料含有较大的浆料颗粒，并且在第二抽出位置处的材料基本上不含较大的颗粒 浆液，以在第二取出位置从与限制体积排出的材料连续分离液体部分，使得所述液体部分的压力相对于限制体积中的材料的压力没有实质降低，泵送 沿着向上延伸到供应部位的限制路径的液体部分，以及在混合步骤中利用泵送到供应部位作为液体的液体部分以及用于实施该方法的装置。

公开(公告)号：US4391468A

公开(公告)日：1983-07-05

申请号：US72778

申请日：1979-09-05

Applicant: Erwin D. Funk

Inventor： Erwin D. Funk

IPC: E02F3/90 ,  E02F3/92 ,  E02F3/94 ,  E02F7/06 ,  E21C50/00 ,  E02F5/00

CPC classification number: E02F7/065 ,  E02F3/90 ,  E02F3/92 ,  E02F3/94 ,  E21C50/00

Abstract: A method of recovering mineral nodules deposited on the ocean floor which comprises the steps of pumping a continuous flow of ocean water along a first confined path through an exchange position within the vicinity of the ocean floor where the mineral nodules to be recovered are deposited from an ocean water inlet position out of the aforesaid ocean vicinity and then upwardly to a discharge position on a surface vessel, confining ocean water within a second path within the aforesaid ocean vicinity, continuously flowing ocean water in the second path by pumping the same at a pumping position spaced down-stream from an exchange position therein, continuously moving from the ocean floor to a separating position within the aforesaid ocean vicinity a mixture containing deposited mineral nodules and smaller particles forming a part of the ocean floor on which the mineral nodules were deposited, continuously separating the mixture at the separating position so as to obtain a supply of separated mineral nodules within ocean water, continuously feeding the supply of separated mineral nodules to the second path at a feeding position upstream from the exchange position therein, and continuously exchanging between the exchange positions within the first and second paths successive incremental volumes of ocean water and mineral nodules from the second path to the first path with comparable successive incremental volumes of ocean water from the first path to the second path.

Abstract translation: 一种回收沉积在海底上的矿物结节的方法，包括以下步骤：沿着第一限制路径泵送连续的海洋水流，通过海底附近的交换位置，待回收的矿物结节从 远离上述海洋附近的海洋水入口位置，然后向上到达表面船只的排放位置，将海水限制在上述海洋附近的第二条路径内，通过在泵浦中泵送相同的方式连续地流过第二路径中的海水 从其中的交换位置向下流动的位置，从海底连续移动到前述海洋附近的分离位置，包含沉积的矿物结节和形成沉积有矿物结节的海底的一部分的较小颗粒的混合物， 在分离位置连续分离混合物以获得分离的供应 在海洋水中的矿物结节，在其中的交换位置上游的进料位置连续地将分离的矿物结节供应到第二路径，并且在第一和第二路径内的交换位置之间连续交换连续递增的海水和 从第二路径到第一路径的矿物结节具有从第一路径到第二路径的相当的连续递增体积的海水。

公开(公告)号：US3982789A

公开(公告)日：1976-09-28

申请号：US489038

申请日：1974-07-16

Applicant: Erwin D. Funk

Inventor： Erwin D. Funk

IPC: B65G53/30

CPC classification number: B65G53/30

Abstract: A process and apparatus for conveying large particle coal, oil shale, ore, etc. from underground or strip mines via a pipeline, said conveying being accomplished by introducing the solid material into a pipeline flowing water, such introduction into the pipeline being on the discharge side of a pump which motivates the flow of water in the pipeline, such introduction being accomplished by a transmission device which transmits the solid material from a low energy water stream to the high energy water stream of the pipeline, said transmission being continuous.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过管道从地下或矿井输送大颗粒煤，油页岩，矿石等的方法和装置，所述输送通过将固体材料引入流水的管道来实现，这种引入到排放管线中 促使管道中的水流动的泵侧，这种引入由将固体材料从低能水流传输到管道的高能水流的传输装置来实现，所述传输是连续的。

公开(公告)号：US4415296A

公开(公告)日：1983-11-15

申请号：US302081

申请日：1981-09-14

Applicant: Erwin D. Funk

Inventor： Erwin D. Funk

IPC: B65G53/30 ,  B65G53/46 ,  B65G53/66

CPC classification number: B65G53/4658 ,  B65G53/30

Abstract: A method and system are provided for continuously conveying hard particulate material of non-uniform size, like coal. A high pressure transfer device has high and low pressure feed and discharge lines extending to and from it, and a screen arrangement for allowing liquid and fines to pass from the low pressure feed line to the low pressure discharge line, while stopping large particles. An excess accumulation of fines is prevented by providing a screen assembly vertically above the high pressure transfer device. Level control in a hopper--which provides the low pressure feed line--is accomplished merely utilizing an overflow technique. The concentration of particles in the liquid in the high pressure discharge line is maintained about 50% by withdrawing a portion of the liquid (while still under pressure) from the high pressure discharge line, and returning it to the high pressure feed line. A density measuring device downstream of the liquid withdrawal automatically controls the amount of liquid withdrawal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和系统，用于连续输送不均匀尺寸的硬颗粒材料，如煤。 高压输送装置具有向上和向外延伸的高压和低压进料和排出管线，以及用于允许液体和细粒从低压进料管线流到低压排出管线的筛网装置，同时阻止大颗粒物。 通过在高压输送装置上垂直设置丝网组合来防止细粒过多积聚。 提供低压进料管线的料斗中的液位控制仅仅利用溢流技术来实现。 通过从高压排出管中取出一部分液体（同时仍然处于压力下），将高压排出管中的液体中的颗粒的浓度保持在约50％，并将其返回到高压进料管线。 液体提取下游的浓度测量装置自动控制液体抽出量。

公开(公告)号：US4322184A

公开(公告)日：1982-03-30

申请号：US100381

申请日：1979-12-05

Applicant: Erwin D. Funk ,  Mark D. Barrett

Inventor： Erwin D. Funk ,  Mark D. Barrett

IPC: B01J3/02 ,  B01J8/00 ,  C10J3/50 ,  B65G53/30 ,  C10J3/30

CPC classification number: B01J3/02 ,  B01J8/002 ,  C10J3/30 ,  C10J3/78 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/0973

Abstract: An improved lifting mechanism for an apparatus for continuously feeding solid particles into a pressure vessel of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,125,384, the lifting mechanism comprising an elongated cylindrical housing assembly operatively disposed with its axis extending at an angle to the horizontal and to the vertical. The housing assembly includes end structures closing the upper and lower ends thereof, a water and particle inlet for pressure communication with the pressure vessel of the apparatus leading downwardly into the interior of the housing assembly adjacent the closed lower end thereof and a particle outlet for pressure communication with the container of the apparatus leading downwardly from the interior of the housing assembly adjacent the closed upper end thereof. A particle supporting plate extends longitudinally within the cylindrical housing assembly between the end portions thereof and is fixedly mounted along the sides thereof between horizontally spaced diametrically opposed portions of the housing assembly. A pair of parallel endless chains have upper operative flights which extend along opposite sides of the upper surface of the plate, lower parallel return flights and arcuate ends trained about sprockets carried by the housing assembly at the ends of the plate. A series of spaced perforated particle moving structures extend between the chains and are operable during the movement of the chains through their operative flight to move therewith over the upper surface of the plate and upwardly through the space thereover defined by the upper periphery of the housing assembly so that particles introduced into the lower portion of the space through the inlet are moved positively inwardly through the liquid free surface and then discharged through the outlet in a condition in which the liquid has been substantially drained therefrom.

Abstract translation: 用于连续地将固体颗粒进料到美国专利公开号中公开的类型的压力容器中的装置的改进提升机构。 提升机构包括细长的圆柱形壳体组件，其可操作地设置成其轴线以水平方向和垂直方向成一定角度延伸。 壳体组件包括封闭其上端和下端的端部结构，用于与装置的压力容器压力连通的水和颗粒入口，其向下通向壳体组件的内部，邻近其封闭的下端，并具有用于压力的颗粒出口 与装置的容器连通，该装置的容器从壳体组件的内部向下靠近其封闭的上端。 颗粒支撑板在圆柱形壳体组件之间在其端部之间纵向延伸，并且沿其侧面固定地安装在壳体组件的水平间隔开的径向相对的部分之间。 一对平行的环形链条具有沿板的上表面的相对侧延伸的上操作翼片，下平行返回翼片和弧形端部围绕由壳体组件在板的端部承载的链轮进行训练。 一系列间隔开的穿孔颗粒移动结构在链之间延伸并且在链条运动期间可操作，通过它们的操作性飞行，以便在板的上表面上移动并向上移动通过壳体组件的上周边限定的空间 使得通过入口引入到空间的下部的颗粒被正向向内移动通过液体表面，然后在液体基本上从其排出的条件下通过出口排出。