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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 20, 2010
Kevin Hodgson, Holmrook, GB;
Kevin Hodgson, Holmrook, GB;
British Nuclear Fuels PLC, , GB;
Abstract
The invention provides a method for the separation of solids from a semi-solid viscous mass, the method comprising treating a solids-containing semi-solid viscous mass in an apparatus comprising a separating member incorporating a substantially flat solid surface and a supporting member, wherein the separating member is adapted to selectively impart directional momentum to the solids, thereby facilitating separation of the solids from the semi-solid viscous mass. Preferably the separating member comprises a substantially flat solid surface adapted for vibrational motion, the vibrational motion causing the solids material to be displaced from the remainder of the semi-solid viscous mass.