Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Plural – diverse separating operations – Gaseous suspension and sifting
Patent
1988-08-15
1991-02-12
Focarino, Margaret A.
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Plural, diverse separating operations
Gaseous suspension and sifting
209 37, 209139001, 209257, 209546, 209557, 364502, 364552, B07B 900, B07B 402, G05B 1302
Patent
active
049917218
ABSTRACT:
A cleaning system is provided for separating desired material from undesirable material in a mixture of particulate materials. The system includes an inlet for receiving the mixture of materials and an outlet for discharging the desired materials. At least one screen is provided for separating undersized material from oversized material within the mixture, and at least one vacuum air-lift is provided for separating the lighter material from the heavier material within the mixture. A first sensor is mounted below the discharge end of the screen for sensing the quantity of undersized material separated by the screen and a second sensor is mounted in the air-lift for sensing the quantity of lighter materials separated by the air-lift. The signals generated by the sensors can be received by a processing unit which adjusts the extent of separation by the screen and by the air-lift to achieve the desired efficiency of the cleaning system.
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"Profitability Through Computerized Conditioning", Misra et al., Eighth Annual Seed Technology Conference, Feb. 25-26, 1986.
Misra Manjit K.
Shyy Yuh-Yuan
Focarino Margaret A.
Iowa State University & Research Foundation, Inc.
Wacyra Edward M.
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