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Method and apparatus for feeding a catalyst

US5433924A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1994
Grant dateJul 18, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2265/025
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst feed system is described for intermittent delivery of supported and/or prepolymerized supported catalyst to a polymerization reactor. The system incorporates valves with cylindrical sealing surfaces as well as a venting stage incorporating a filter arranged such that it is self-cleaning.

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