Vacuum powered addition system
US7560078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G11/187
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An addition apparatus, a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) system having an addition apparatus, and a method for adding material to an FCC unit are provided. In one embodiment, an addition system for an FCC unit includes a container, a first eductor and a sensor. The eductor is coupled to an outlet of the container. The sensor is configured to detect a metric of material dispensed from the container through the eductor. A valve is provided for controlling the flow through the eductor. A controller provides a control signal for regulating an operational state of the valve. In another embodiment, an FCC system having an addition system is provided. In yet another embodiment, a method for adding material to an FCC unit is provided.
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