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Method and apparatus for reducing static charges during polymerization of olefin polymers

US6548610B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2001
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F2410/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling static charges in a fluidized bed olefin polymerization reactor. Static charges which develop in the polymer products are measured and, if they fall outside a predetermined range, static charge control agents are introduced into the reactor. By controlling the static charges in the reactor, sheeting and drooling can be controlled.

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