Tool for loading reactor tubes
US7285251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2208/00769
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a tool that can be used to load catalyst into a chemical reactor. In a preferred embodiment, the tool may also be used to measure the outage in the reactor tube. Also in a preferred embodiment, the tool provides a way to prevent dust from accumulating on the upper tube sheet of the reactor while loading catalyst into the reactor tubes.
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