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Adsorbent vessel with improved flow distribution

US7393394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2005
Grant dateJul 1, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02C20/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An adsorbent vessel comprising adsorbent material within the vessel interior positioned above at least one layer of support media, and a perforated baffle resting on the support media and not attached to the vessel shell whereby gas flow into the vessel from an inlet nozzle and a lengthwise oriented plenum is more evenly distributed for flow through the adsorbent material.

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