Multiple-bed catalytic reactor comprising a mixing device
US10940448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2300/207
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to multi-bed catalytic reactor with a cylindrical shape comprising a mixing device mounted between two catalyst beds in the reactor, said mixing device has a circular outer rim which corresponds to the inner wall of the reactor, the mixing device comprises; collecting means disposed in a collecting section for collecting fluid from an up¬stream catalytic bed, mixing means disposed in a mixing section for mixing the collected fluid comprising guide vanes and guide ramps, and discharging means disposed in a discharging section for discharging the mixed fluid to a down-stream catalytic bed; wherein the collecting section, the mixing section and the discharging section are disposed outside the center of the circular cross-section of the reactor, as well as associated methods for mixing and the use of such a mixing device in catalytic reactors.
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