Methods for dewatering solid-liquid matrices

Details Methods for dewatering solid-liquid matrices Methods for dewatering solid-liquid matrices

1998-02-03

1999-12-28

Bennett, Henry

Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids

Process

Mechanical liquid removal

34424, F26B 514

Patent

active

060064420

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides novel processes for the dewatering of a wide variety of solid-liquid matrices, including primary and secondary sludge, which involve the simultaneous application of pressure and heat to the solid-liquid matrices.

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