Heat exchanger mechanization to transfer reformate energy to steam and air
US7497881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A heat exchanger design is provided for optimal transfer of thermal energy between a primary reactor-out reformate and a primary reactor-in steam and air. In particular, one embodiment of the present invention comprises a prime-surface true counter axial flow heat exchanger positioned around the primary reactor.
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