Abstract: A pipeline capsule transportation apparatus and method for transporting capsules in a continuous linked train, including an elongated pipeline having a plurality of sets of upstream and downstream pipeline locations, a plurality of energy transfer stations downstream of the various downstream pipeline locations, each transfer station comprising an elongated enclosure which surrounds a length of pipeline and is in fluid communication with the length of pipeline, the enclosure having an inner diameter larger than that of the pipeline, station pumps for withdrawing fluid from a downstream location of each station and pumping the fluid into an upstream location of each station to provide downstream fluid flow along the enclosure of each station for propelling capsules passing through the length of pipeline in such enclosure, and control pumps for controlling the velocity of fluids between each set of upstream and downstream pipeline locations during use for the pressure to be less at each upstream pipline locatio

Abstract: A system for dispersing and transporting particulate matter including means defining a flow path for the particulate matter, a conduit defining an interior in fluid flow communication with the flow path and having an outlet, means for inducing a flow of the particulate matter from the flow path defining means through the conduit and out of the outlet, and fluid curtain generating means for directing converging multiple curtains of high velocity fluid against the particulate matter as it exits from the conduit outlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to encapsulating machines and more especially to the device for putting the capsules in position in the encapsulation head. It consists in the creation in the air duct for propulsion of the capsules of one or more chambers for successive expansions of the air separated by nozzles the ratio of the bores of which is such that the incomplete expansion of the air is obtained in each intermediate chamber and the expansion is complete at the output in the ambient air. In one embodiment the cross-section of the outlet nozzle appears in the form of a flattened tube and the expansion chamber is filled with an acoustic insulation material. (FIG. 4). In another embodiment, a plurality of channels surround the outlet nozzle which communicate with the atmosphere and thereby introduce air into the outlet nozzle, providing a continuous circulation of air round the device. (FIG. 6).

Abstract: A system for dispersing and transporting particulate matter including a fluidizing chamber and means for introducing particulate matter into the chamber and directing it against fluid entering the chamber from another location. A Coanda nozzle communicates with the chamber and entrains the particulate matter and fluid in the fluidizing chamber and transports same in a direction differing from the original directions of movement of the particulate matter and fluid.

Abstract: A material transfer system for transferring particulate material from a first fluidized bed to a second fluidized bed includes a rectangular, vertically-aligned downcomer communicating at its lower end with a rectangular, horizontally-aligned exhaust duct. A sparger assembly having plural gas injection tubes communicates with the exhaust duct and is provided to direct horizontally spaced gas flows into the exhaust duct. A control valve coupled to the sparger assembly selectively starts and stops the flow of an activating gas to define gas flow pulses having a selected pulse duration. Particulate material from the first fluidized bed enters the downcomer through a catch pocket formed at the upper end of the downcomer and fills both the downcomer and the exhaust duct. The gas flow pulses entrain the particulate material in the exhaust duct and transport it through an outlet into the second fluidized bed.