Method of and apparatus for the electron beam treatment of powders and aggregates in pneumatic transfer
AssigneeElectron Processing Systems, Inc.
InventorsSamuel V. Nablo, James C. Wood, Jr.
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Abstract
Powders and aggregates are treated in pneumatic transfer as a thin layer moving at high velocity which electrons from a selfshielded electron beam processor of voltage less than or equal to 500 kilovolts.
Claims5
Method of irradiating powders or aggregates with electrons, which method comprises the following steps:
- producing a beam of low-energy electrons, and pneumatically transferring said powders or aggregates through said beam at atmospheric pressure as a thin layer moving at high velocity.
Apparatus for irradiating powders or aggregates with electrons, comprising in combination means for producing a beam of low-energy electrons, and means for pneumatically transferring said powders or aggregates through a treatment duct which delivers said powders or aggregates through said beam at atmospheric pressure as a thin layer moving at high velocity.
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