Patent · US Expired

Heat exchanger mechanization to transfer reformate energy to steam and air

US7497881B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2004
Grant dateMar 3, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 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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