Abstract: An apparatus for the conditioning of bulk material, in particular vegetable material such a wood chips, for the production of fibers or pulp is provided, comprising a silo, a plurality of steam nozzles distributed substantially uniformly over said silo and shielded against clogging with said bulk material, and a plurality of fittings disposed within said silo for relieving said bulk material. The apparatus provides substantially uniform conditioning of the bulk material.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 30, 1989
Date of Patent:
June 5, 1990
Assignee:
Schwaebische Huetten-Werke GmbH
Inventors:
Werner Weckherlen, Hans-Joachim Dellit, Hans-Georg Gruene