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Method for stabilization of sludge
Assignee: BITUMINOUS MATERIALS COMPANY Inc 1000 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY PO BOX 27327 ST LOUIS MO 63141 A CORP OF
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Filing: 1985-05-14
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Granted: 1986-10-07
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Expires: 2005-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A method and means for the stabilization of organic sludges that includes combining the sludge with Portland cement, fly ash, calcium sulfate dihydrate, and lime, optimally with stabilizing agents such as clay, recycled rubber, and asphaltene, and an adsorbent for organic substances. The stabilized sludge compositions prepared in accordance with this method are characterized by a soil-like consistency and low-volume expansion relative to sludge volumes prior to stabilization.
Inventors
- 👤 Gayle N. King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:13
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F11/00; C02F11/008; C04; C04B; C04B28/00; C04B28/02; C04B28/10; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/91; Y10; Y10S; Y10S106/00; Y10S106/01; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/902; Y10S210/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A method for the stabilization of organic sludge comprising waste resulting from industrial operations to form a stabilized sludge composition, which method consists essentially of mixing the sludge with about 20 to about 75% fly ash, about 11 to about 54% calcium sulfate dihydrate, and about 0.1 to about 10% lime, and adding about 1 to about 35% by weight Portland cement, based in each case on the organics and solids content of the sludge, in which method the Portland cement is added last to maximize its function as a binder for the stabilized sludge composition.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
A method for the stabilization of organic sludge comprising waste resulting from industrial operations to form a stabilized sludge composition, which method consists essentially of mixing the sludge with about 20 to about 75% fly ash, about 11 to about 54% calcium sulfate dihydrate, and about 0.1 to about 10% lime, and adding about 1 to about 35% by weight Portland cement, based in each case on the organics and solids content of the sludge, in which method the Portland cement is added last to maximize its function as a binder for the stabilized sludge composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sludge is also mixed with up to about 25% clay based on the organics and solids content of the sludge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sludge is also mixed with up to about 25% recycled rubber based on the organics and solids content of the sludge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sludge is also mixed with up to about 25% asphaltene based on the organics and solids content of the sludge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the sludge is also mixed with an adsorbent for organic substances.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of stabilizing organic sludge comprising waste resulting from industrial operations to form a stabilized sludge composition having a soil-like consistency, which method consists essentially of mixing the sludge with about 20 to about 75% fly ash, about 30 to about 40% calcium sulfate dihydrate, and about 0.1 to about 5% lime, and adding about 5 to about 35% Portland cement, based in each case on the organics and solids content of the sludge, in which method the Portland cement is added last to maximize its function as a binder for the stabilized sludge composition.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of stabilizing organic sludge comprising waste resulting from industrial operations to form a stabilized sludge composition having a soil-like consistency, which method consists essentially of mixing the sludge with about 20 to about 75% fly ash, about 30 to about 40% calcium sulfate dihydrate, and about 0.1 to about 5% lime, and adding about 5 to about 35% Portland cement, based in each case on the organics and solids content of the sludge, in which method the Portland cement is added last to maximize its function as a binder for the stabilized sludge composition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 6 wherein the sludge is also mixed with up to about 25% clay based on the organics and solids content of the sludge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 6 wherein the sludge is also mixed with up to about 25% recycled rubber based on the organics and solids content of the sludge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 6 wherein the sludge is also mixed with up to about 25% asphaltene based on the organics and solids content of the sludge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 6 wherein the sludge is also mixed with an adsorbent for organic substances.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for the stabilization of organic sludge comprising waste from industrial operations to form a stabilized sludge composition having a soil-like consistency, which method consists essentially of mixing the sludge with about 30 to about 70% fly ash, about 11 to about 54% calcium sulfate dihydrate, and about 0.1 to about 5% lime, and adding about 10 to about 30% Portland cement, based in each case upon the organics and solids content of the sludge in which method the Portland cement is added last to maximize its function as a binder for the stabilized sludge composition.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for the stabilization of organic sludge comprising waste from industrial operations to form a stabilized sludge composition having a soil-like consistency, which method consists essentially of mixing the sludge with about 30 to about 70% fly ash, about 11 to about 54% calcium sulfate dihydrate, and about 0.1 to about 5% lime, and adding about 10 to about 30% Portland cement, based in each case upon the organics and solids content of the sludge in which method the Portland cement is added last to maximize its function as a binder for the stabilized sludge composition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the sludge is also mixed with up to about 25% clay based on the organics and solids content of the sludge.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the sludge is also mixed with up to about 25% recycled rubber based on the organics and solids content of the sludge.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the sludge is also mixed with up to about 25% asphaltene based on the organics and solids content of the sludge.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the sludge is also mixed with an adsorbent for organic substances.
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