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Hydroprocessing in a countercurrent reaction vessel

US5985131A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 1996
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G65/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for upgrading a liquid petroleum or chemical stream wherein said stream flows countercurrent to the flow of a treat gas, such as a hydrogen-containing gas, in at least one reaction zone. The reaction vessel used in the practice of the present invention contains vapor and optionally liquid passageway means to bypass one or more catalyst beds. This permits more stable and efficient reaction vessel operation.

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