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Bathtub-type spent catalyst distributor for effective counter-current regeneration in fluid catalytic cracking units

US7951739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2010
Grant dateMay 31, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/85938
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved spent catalyst regenerator which contains sub-troughs branching off from the main trough, distribution troughs which extend outward from the sides of the main trough and the sub-troughs, and downflow tubes extending downward from the bottom of the main trough and sub-troughs.

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