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Retort heating systems and methods of use

  • US 20050169613A1
  • Filed: 01/29/2004
  • Published: 08/04/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A retort heating apparatus comprising:

  • a perimeter wall bounding a central compartment;

    a partition wall disposed within the central compartment so as to separate the central compartment into at least a heating chamber and a vapor chamber, the partition wall having a plurality of spaced apart apertures formed thereon so as to provide fluid communication between the heating chamber and the collection chamber;

    a plurality of spaced apart baffles disposed within the heating chamber, each baffle comprising an elongated body; and

    a collection plate disposed within the vapor chamber at a downwardly curved or sloped orientation, the collection plate having lower end disposed at or adjacent to the partition wall and an opposing upper end disposed at or toward the perimeter wall.

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