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Method for operation of a catalytic reactor

US6514472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2001
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10K3/04
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the selective oxidation of carbon monoxide in a gas stream comprising carbon monoxide, hydrogen and oxygen in an adiabatically operated fixed-bed, catalytic reactor. In the method the inlet temperature is controlled based upon the space velocity of the gas stream through the reactor.

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