MELT FLAKING PLANT Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: devices of primary processing of explosives, for instance, trinitrotoluene, by flaking (granulation) and can also be used for flaking of polymeric materials and organic compounds. SUBSTANCE: plant has a batcher in the form of a heated tank with nozzles in its bottom with needle stems located above them, crystallizer installed under the bottom and made in the form of a hollow cylinder accommodating a collector with atomizers, device for removal of flakes in the form of a spring-loaded lever with a flat plate fastened to its end, being in contact with the crystallizer working surface along the generating line, and a humidifier located between the nozzles and device for removal of flakes and made in the form of a tube with holes arranged the cylinder generating line. EFFECT: expanded performance, enhanced safety of work with explosives, reduced overall dimensions and simplified design. 3 cl, 5 dwg