Radial flow reactor
US6620386B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2208/00415
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus for radial flow reactor and methods of using the reactor for catalytic hydrocarbon processing. The reactor, of annular shaped housing, contains a core region with a heat exchange means. The core region is surrounded by a catalyst bed held by inner and outer walls. The core region and radial catalyst bed are further surrounded by an annular zone containing heat exchange means.
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