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Cryogenic cooling of exothermic reactor

US5763544A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 1997
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/00126
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method and apparatus for effectively and safely using cryogenic liquid to cool a reactor vessel housing an exothermic reaction wherein the cryogenic liquid is subcooled, valved into the reactor in a downward direction, and shielded by annular coaxial shielding gas upon injection into the reactor.

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