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Method for loading reactor tubes

US7458401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2007
Grant dateDec 2, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2208/00769
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

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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