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USOO5456363A
United States Patent [191
[11]
Patent Number:
Groppo et al.
[45]
Date of Patent:
1167574
FLY ASH
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5,456,363
5/1984
Canada.
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ABSTRACT
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TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates generally to an improved
froth ?otation method for the recovery of a selected ultra
?ne constituent, and, more speci?cally, to an improved froth
?otation method for the removal and recovery of carbon
from ?y ash.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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invention; and
FIG. 2 is a graphical representation demonstrating the
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equitably entitled.
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I claim:
1. A froth ?otation method for the recovery and removal
of carbon from raw ?y ash containing carbon utilizing a
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slurrying liquid;
adding a ?otation reagent to said slurry to condition and
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apparatus.
2. The froth ?otation method set forth in claim 1, wherein
said ?otation reagent formulation comprises a ratio of fuel
oil to petroleum sulfonate of between substantially 20:1 to
5:1.
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