Filtration, flow distribution and catalytic method for process streams
US7265189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2219/3083
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for removing contaminants from an process stream that includes the use of reticulated material to filter the process stream. The reticulated material also facilitate process stream flow distribution in process units. The reticulated material can be packed with a void space between a substantial number of the reticulated material that can be varied to enhance filtration and flow distribution. The method of filtering also provides a method of removing contaminants leaving process equipment. The methods can be used on a variety of process streams and process equipment. The reticulated material can include ceramics, metallic materials, and chemical vapor deposition elements. The reticulated material can be of various shapes and sizes, and can also be catalytically active.
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