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Method for temporary closing and reopening of a reactor tube

US7491368B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2005
Grant dateFeb 17, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53122
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for deliberately plugging the inlet and outlet ends of a reactor tube in a recoverable manner, which method employs at least one vented plug whereby fluid communication within the tube can be established or terminated at will, and the tube is unplugged only after the fluid content of the tube has been drained through the vented plug.

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