Reactive component reduction system and methods for the use thereof
US10166508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2256/22
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, there are provided simplified systems and methods for deactivating, removing, or reducing the levels of reactive component(s) from vapor phase fluids prior to introduction thereof into fuel storage tanks. The simple apparatus described herein can be utilized to replace complex systems on the market. Simply stated, in one embodiment of the invention, the vapor phase fluid contemplated for introduction into the fuel storage tank is passed through a reaction zone (e.g., a catalytic bed) operated at appropriate temperatures to allow the reaction between free reactive components therein (e.g., oxygen and hydrogen or other fuel vapor), thereby deactivating reactive component(s) in the gas phase.
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