APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING AT LEAST ONE FLUID, USE THEREOF FOR PROCESSING AN AIR FLOW, AND METHOD FOR LOADING MASSES OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL INTO SAID APPARATUS

摘要

A fluid processing apparatus including a vessel (1) defining a non-vertical fluid flow path portion through at least two adjacent masses (A; B; C) of particulate or granular material, each mass being in direct contact with the adjacent mass(es), with no separating grate therebetween, in a substantially vertical interface region. The apparatus is particularly useful for separating or drying air.