Catalyst dumping spool assembly
US10413877B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2208/00787
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a catalyst dumping spool assembly for unloading used catalyst from an inside of a reactor, comprising: a reactor, and a catalyst dumping spool comprising a first end operatively connected to the reactor, the first end having a catalyst inlet through which the used catalyst is introduced into, a second end having a catalyst discharge outlet whereby the used catalyst exits the catalyst dumping spool, wherein a first device for controlling used catalyst transfer into the catalyst inlet is positioned proximate the first end, and a second device for controlling the used catalyst transfer from inside the catalyst inlet through the catalyst discharge outlet is positioned proximate the second end, and further wherein the catalyst dumping spool further comprise a gas fluidization inlet and a water fluidization inlet located between the first and second devices.
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