Patent ID: 8657483
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: A61P,B01F,B01J

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for impregnating a sorbent, comprising: a mixing vessel having at least one atomizer, the mixing vessel operable to facilitate synchronized spraying of atomized impregnant droplets from the atomizer and facilitate synchronized turbulence formation of sorbent particles and atomized impregnant droplets and further operable to facilitate mixing of turbulence formation to form an impregnated sorbent, the mixing vessel having a first end and a second end and further comprising: a cylindrical chamber disposed toward the first end; a conical chamber disposed toward the second end; a top flange disposed toward the first end and having the at least one atomizer disposed thereon, wherein the at least one atomizer is operably coupled to an aqueous impregnant source and a compressed air source and the atomizer operable to atomize the aqueous impregnant into atomized droplets of impregnant; a bottom flange disposed toward the second end and having an inlet operable to facilitate inflow of a sorbent and compressed air into the conical chamber; and a product discharge tube disposed on the top flange, wherein the conical chamber is operable to facilitate turbulence formation comprising the sorbent and compressed air following inflow of the sorbent and compressed air through the inlet on the bottom flange and the product discharge tube is operable to discharge the impregnated sorbet to an exterior product collector.