THOMAS ALAN PETERS
Engineers in Bethlehem, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE036781E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Professional information
Rotary Coal Feeder And Dryer
US Patent:
4497122, Feb 5, 1985
Filed:
Feb 25, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/352335
Inventors:
Jeffrey N. Nelson - Bethlehem PA
Thomas A. Peters - Bethlehem PA
Thomas A. Peters - Bethlehem PA
Assignee:
Fuller Company - Bethlehem PA
International Classification:
F26B 1720
US Classification:
34 68
Abstract:
A rotary coal feeder having a casing with a rotatable shaft having a plurality of blades defining pockets for feeding coal therethrough. The blades rotate about a hollow core and heated air passes through the core to keep the blades warm and prevent coal from sticking thereto. A chamber at the bottom of the feeder casing also has heated air passing through it to assist in drying the coal. The air exiting from the core and the chamber is directed into the coal stream.