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Reactor system and process for the manufacture of ethylene oxide

US8043575B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2004
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/312
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reactor system for the oxidation of ethylene to ethylene oxide. The reactor system includes a reactor tube that contains a packed bed of shaped support material that can include a catalytic component. The shaped support material has a hollow cylinder geometric configuration. The reactor system has specific combinations of reactor tube and catalyst system geometries.

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