Crystallizer temperature control via fluid control

Details Crystallizer temperature control via fluid control Crystallizer temperature control via fluid control

2006-05-24

2009-12-29

Boykin, Terressa M (Department: 1796)

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

From carboxylic acid or derivative thereof

C264S143000, C264S176100, C264S219000, C264S234000, C425S006000, C425S010000, C425S067000, C425S068000, C425S313000, C526S065000, C528S271000, C528S272000, C528S480000, C528S492000, C528S503000

Reexamination Certificate

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07638593

ABSTRACT:
A method of crystallizing a plurality of crystallizable polymer pellets includes a step in which the pellets are contacted with a temperature adjusting fluid in a crystallizer. The fluid adjusts the temperature of the pellets by having a temperature sufficient to allow at least partial crystallization of the plurality of polymeric pellets while maintaining the average pellet temperature of the plurality of pellets below the melting temperature of the pellets. A crystallizer implementing the methods of the invention is also provided.

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