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Apparatus and process for solids-fluid separation

US4666674A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1986
Grant dateMay 19, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G11/18
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus suitable for solids-fluid (e.g. cracking catalyst/hydrogen vapor) separation comprising upwardly directed feed inlet means of which the upper part cooperates substantially tangentially with a housing comprising at least a domed upper section, at least one fluid outlet means which is in fluid communication with a central section of the housing, and downwardly directed solids outlet means in communcaition with at least one solids outlet opening in a lower section of the housing. The invention further relates to a process for separating fluid catalytic cracking catalyst particles from gaseous hydrocarbon conversion products and/or flue gases using said apparatus.

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