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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2018
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2013
Bühler Thermal Processes Ag, Oberbüren, CH;
POLYMETRIX AG, Oberbüren, CH;
Abstract
An apparatus for continuous pelletization and crystallization of a polymer includes a unit for forming a polymer pellet material and cooling the pellet material in a liquid cooling medium. An after-connected drying unit has an exit opening for exporting gas and a crystallizer for crystallizing the pellet material. The crystallizer communicates via a connection line with the pre-connected unit for separating the liquid cooling medium from the pellet material and drying the pellet material. The crystallizer communicates with an inert gas tank, whereby the pressure in the crystallizer can be increased relative to the pressure in the drying unit. A related process is also disclosed.