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Multistage stripper for FCC unit with catalyst separation by spinning

US4572780A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 1984
Grant dateFeb 25, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J8/0055
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) of a hydrocarbon feed in an open or closed system, which includes a multistage stripper system. The multistage stripper system comprises a means for spinning a gasiform mixture of catalyst and cracked hydrocarbons exiting from a riser, a first means for stripping the spun gasiform mixture, and a means for deflecting the gasiform mixture to separate catalyst from the cracked hydrocarbons.

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