METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC PROCESSING OF PHYLLOSILICATE MINERALS

摘要

Methods and apparatus for processing phyllosilicate minerals are provided. In some embodiments, the phyllosilicate mineral is clay. In some embodiments, the phyllosilicate mineral is bentonite clay.

主权项

1. An apparatus for drying a phyllosilicate mineral, the apparatus comprising:
a vertically extending housing defining a drying chamber; an inlet proximate the top of the housing for receiving phyllosilicate mineral to be dried; at least one angled protrusion extending from the housing, the angled protrusion comprising an electromagnetic energy induction coupling plate for transferring electromagnetic energy from a source of electromagnetic energy to the drying chamber; and an outlet proximate the bottom of the housing for passing dried phyllosilicate mineral out of the drying chamber.