Distribution system for a pastillation machie

Abstract

In a pastillation machine, an improved distribution system is provided. The distribution system comprises: a distribution bar having a bore extending therethrough, a series of holes located on an inlet surface of the bar, a series of slots located on an outlet surface of the bar, and a diffuser located in the bore of the bar, the diffuser being spaced between the inlet surface and the outlet surface. The series of holes of the distribution system aligns with flowable substance outlets of the pastillation machine. The pastillation machine can be used to form various hot liquid mixtures, including elemental sulphur and sulphur based fertilizers containing clay swelling matrix, and macronutrients (N, P, K) and micronutrients (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn etc.).

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A diffuser for a distribution system for use in a pastillation machine, said diffuser comprising: 
 an elongate body sized to fit into a bore of said distribution bar;    a centering device coupled to said elongate body for engaging at least one surface of said bore of said distribution bar; and    wherein said centering device maintains said elongate body generally spaced from at least one wall of said bore of a distribution bar of said distribution system.    
     
     
         2 . A diffuser as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said centering device maintains said elongate body generally in the center of said bore.  
     
     
         3 . A diffuser as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said elongate body is a bar.  
     
     
         4 . A diffuser as claimed in  claim 3  wherein said elongate body is comprised of steel.  
     
     
         5 . A diffuser as claimed in  claim 4  wherein said elongate body is comprised of type 316 stainless steel.  
     
     
         6 . A diffuser as claimed in  claim 3  wherein said centering device comprises a series of tabs extending outwardly from opposing edges of said bar.  
     
     
         7 . A diffuser as claimed in  claim 6  wherein said tabs are formed in pairs along the length of said bar and alternating pairs of said tabs are bent in opposing directions.