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Heating and reaction system and method using recycle reactor

US6001243A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1998
Grant dateDec 14, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/54
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods for heating, reacting, and/or treating a stream containing oxidizable matter. Recycle reactor is used alone or in conjunction with plug-flow reactor. Density differences in the recycle reactor facilitate flow within the recycle reactor without substantial external heat exchange.

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