Method for converting a naturally-aspirated flotation cell to a forced-gas flotation cell, and apparatus thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11185872
APP PUB NO 20210187517A1
SERIAL NO

16762783

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The disclosure relates to an adapter (200) for converting a naturally-aspirated flotation cell (10) to a forced-gas flotation cell without replacing the naturally-aspirated flotation cell reducer (21) with a specialized conversion reducer (103). The adapter (200) is designed to be located below the naturally-aspirated flotation cell reducer (21) and at a location along the drive shaft. The adapter (200) comprises an outer static casing (201) having a forced gas inlet (210); an inner rotating spanner (204) having at least one port (205) therein; sealing means (203, 224, 225, 226) provided between the static casing (201) and the spanner (204); and, a chamber (213) formed between the outer static casing (201) and the spanner (204). Related methods and apparatus incorporating the adapter (200) are further disclosed.

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FLSMIDTH A/S1110 AMERICAN PARKWAY SUITE F-190 ALLENTOWN PA 18109-9117

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Walker, Mathew Salt Lake City, US 8 18

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