Patent ID: 6220792
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: B05B,B09B,B65G,E02D,E02F

Abstract:
A slurry distributor controlling the slurry composition in a way allowing for dyke building or general tailings disposal comprising a duct with an inlet end and an outer end, supports under said duct for supporting the same above ground in generally horizontal position, said duct having longitudinally spaced slurry discharge openings, said inlet end adapted to be connected to a supply of slurry under pressure whereby said slurry can be discharged from said duct directly unto the ground with the solid content of said slurry gradually forming dyke portions under and adjacent said duct along the length thereof and progressively obstructing said openings from said inlet end to said outer end, said duct is of generally quadrilateral cross-section and has a ceiling, a floor and side walls, said discharge openings made in said side walls, said openings arranged in pairs, the openings of each pair are aligned across of said duct and further including inverted V-shape baffles on said floor with the apices of said V-shape baffles meeting along the centre line of said floor and said baffles diverging in a direction opposite to said inlet end and ending at said openings.