Steam methane reformer tube outlet assembly
US10384183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01B2203/1614
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates a steam methane reformer tube outlet assembly and a method of assembling or retrofitting same. More specifically, it relates to an exposed flanged tube outlet of a reformer designed to mitigate metal dusting corrosion, dew point condensation-related metal fatigue and cracking, and over-temperature induced metal failures such as hydrogen attack.
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