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Process for gas phase polymerization of olefins in a fluidized bed reactor

US4882400A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1988
Grant dateNov 21, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S526/901
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for gas phase polymerization of olefins using a highly active catalyst in a fluidized bed reactor (1), comprising a recator body (2) partially occupied by the fluidized bed and surmounted by a disengagement chamber (3). The gas mixture withdrawn from the disengagement chamber (3) is fed to a dust separator (6) e.g. a clycone, to separate the fine particles entrained by the gas. The gas is cooled, compressed and recycled to the base of the reactor. The particles are withdrawn from the dust separator (6) by a mixing device (8) which mixes the particles with a carrier gas. The carrier gas and particles are recycled to the reactor where they are introduced into the reactor body (2) through an opening in the side wall thereof at a position above the fluidized bed, but below the disengagement chamber (3). The velocity of the particles introduced into the reactor is insufficient to cause them to be blown directly into the bed.

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