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Method for rapid kill gas injection to gas phase polymerization reactors during power failures

US4547555A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 1983
Grant dateOct 15, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/582
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a method for terminating a gas phase olefin polymerization reaction with a kill gas such as carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide. The method involves the use of coast-down flow of recycle gas during a failure of the power source of a compressor to carry kill gas into the reaction medium. The method is particularly adaptable to a fluid bed reactor system.

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