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Method of recovering energy using a catalytic finned heat exchanger

US7622094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 2004
Grant dateNov 24, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 13, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/129
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method and apparatus for integrating the heat transfer zones of plate fin and tube and finned tube exchangers and a catalytic mass transfer zone. The invention also provides a method for in situ regeneration of existing coated surface and augmentation of existing coated surface, or catalyst performance.

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