Method for drying feedstock while it is being treated with pressurized steam in an autoclave, and autoclave therefor

摘要

The drying of a charge (5) involves high pressure steam treatment in an autoclave in the form of a horizontal cylinder, which operates at constant pressure, energy being added to the steam by removing a portion, and compressing, heating and returning it through an ejector nozzle which collects operating steam. The mixt. is them passed under the charge. Also claimed is the autoclave for performing the above process.