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Heat transfer in the acid catalyzed—effluent refrigerated alkylation process

US6664432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2003
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S585/911
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The acid catalyzed—effluent refrigerated alkylation of hydrocarbons in a shell and bare tube type alkylation reactor is improved by providing the bare tubes with internal inserts capable of increasing turbulence and mixing of refrigerant within the tubes whereby heat transfer in the process is enhanced.

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