Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids – Apparatus – Rotary drums or receptacles
Patent
1995-07-18
1996-10-22
Lopez, F. Daniel
Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids
Apparatus
Rotary drums or receptacles
34136, 34182, F26B 1104
Patent
active
055664695
ABSTRACT:
A thermal vaporization apparatus includes a cylindrical tube having two ends. A base is provided, with the tube being rotatable with respect to the base. A first drive mechanism applies rotating force to the tube. An auger having two ends extends through the tube, and a second drive mechanism applies rotating force to the auger. At least one gas-fired burner to heat the exterior of the tube while in rotation is provided. A feed mechanism for introducing wet material into the interior of the tube and exterior of the auger within the tube is also provided.
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Bigham David L.
Bolton Danny R.
Fen-Tech Environmental, Inc.
Lee Michael S.
Lopez F. Daniel
Thompson Daniel V.
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