Method of separating and de-watering fine particles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10457883
APP PUB NO 20170101597A1
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15294377

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A process for cleaning and dewatering hydrophobic particulate materials is presented. The process is performed in in two steps: 1) agglomeration of the hydrophobic particles in a first hydrophobic liquid/aqueous mixture; followed by 2) dispersion of the agglomerates in a second hydrophobic liquid to release the water trapped within the agglomerates along with the entrained hydrophilic particles.

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VIRGINIA TECH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES INC901 PRICES FORK ROAD 3RD FLOOR VIRGINIA TECH HOLTZMAN ALUMNI CENTER BLACKSBURG GEORGIA 24061 24061

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Yoon, Roe-Hoan Blacksburg, US 38 627

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