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Filtration and flow distribution method for chemical reactors using reticulated ceramics with uniform pore distributions

US6291603A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1999
Grant dateSep 18, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/30475
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for removing contaminants from an organic-based feed stream which includes the use of a layer of reticulated ceramic material to filter the organic-based feed stream and to provide liquid distribution upstream of the catalyst bed.

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