Process for ore moisture reduction in conveyor belts and transfer chutes
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Jan 9, 2018
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Jan 5, 2016
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Abstract
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 A | RIO DE JANEIRO |
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- 2016 Application Filing Year
- F26B Class
- 321 Applications Filed
- 245 Patents Issued To-Date
- 76.33 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Cesar, de Souza Pinto Thiago | Ribeirão Preto, BR | 1 | 0 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 0 | |||
da, Fonseca Silva e Silva Danilo | Mangaratiba, BR | 1 | 0 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 0 | |||
de, Alcântara Costa Márcio | Rio de Janeiro, BR | 1 | 0 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 0 | |||
de, Salles Leal Filho Laurindo | Belo Horizonte, BR | 2 | 1 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 1 |
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