Software Technology for Continuous procedure and equipment that convert solid particles of inorganic material efficiently

Akzo Nobel NV (NL)

The invention pertains to a continuous process to convert inorganic solid particles that either are amorphous or possess an orderly degree into inorganic solid products that (a) when the starting particles are amorphous and possess an order level, or (b) when the beginning particles possess a level of order or distinct order, a different degree of order or no order, which particle types are suitable to use as catalysts, or as a carrier, or in or as an adsorbent, during which the initial particles are dispersed in liquids, thus creating an adsorbent. The suspension flows through at most two separate conversion vessels (3) each connected to each other in a series. Each of these vessels (3) are used to stir the suspension. Further, the invention relates to an apparatus that could be used to perform the procedure according to the invention. This invention permits the treatment of suspensions with an extremely high Solids to Liquid Ratio.

It is an object of the present invention to enable the conversion of suspended solid particles, such as (raw) ore and/or mineral particles into suspended inorganic solid product particles that can be used in or as a catalyst,in or as a carrier or in or as an adsorbent.

In one form, the present invention is an ongoing process for the conversion of solid inorganic starting particles that either are amorphous , or have an order level into inorganic solid product particles that (a) in the event that the beginning particles are amorphous, have a degree of order, or (b) when the beginning particles possess a degree of order, an entirely different order, higher degree of order or no order,

Which product particles can be used in or as carriers, catalysts, or adsorbents? The suspension forms when the start particles are mixed with the liquid. The suspension moves through at least twoseparate vessels for conversion that are joined in series, with the suspension being agitated by each of these vessels.

Furthermore, the invention is related to an apparatus for converting inorganic solid starting particles. It comprises a first vessel to disperse the starting particles into liquid, forming an emulsion.

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