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Process for preventing backmixing in a fluidized bed vessel

US4691031A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 20, 1984
Grant dateSep 1, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 20, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2208/00141
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preventing backmixing in a fluidized bed vessel wherein a gaseous fluid phase and fluidized solids are moved co-currently through a plurality of fluid bed compartments in substantially plug flow. The vessel may be used for production of maleic anhydride.

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