Process for ore moisture reduction in conveyor belts and transfer chutes

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PATENT NO 9863702
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14988525

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A process for ore moisture removal by exposure of the ore to a hot and dry air stream is described. Also described is a conveyor belt and a transfer chute adapted for the use of the above process. Among other aspects, the process has the function of reducing moisture in ores prior to the shipping stage of this material.

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VALE S APRAIA DE BOTAFOGO Nº 186 ROOMS 1101 1701 AND 1801 BOTAFOGO RIO DE JANEIRO RJ

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Cesar, de Souza Pinto Thiago Ribeirão Preto, BR 1 0
da, Fonseca Silva e Silva Danilo Mangaratiba, BR 1 0
de, Alcântara Costa Márcio Rio de Janeiro, BR 1 0
de, Salles Leal Filho Laurindo Belo Horizonte, BR 2 1

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