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Fluid cracking process and the method for separating a suspension discharged from a riser cracking zone

US4219407A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 1978
Grant dateAug 26, 1980
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Expiry dateJan 20, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J8/0065
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A riser cracking-catalyst regeneration operation is described wherein a suspension discharged from a riser operation is separated by catalyst particle concentrating means which discharge a concentrated stream of catalyst separated from gasiform material into a downcomer zone and out of further contact with discharged gasiform material in the suspension. A stripping gas is used to particularly aid the separation of catalyst and hydrocarbon vapors.

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