Apparatus and process for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream
US8163068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G45/58
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
One exemplary embodiment can be an apparatus for isomerizing a hydrocarbon stream rich in a C4 hydrocarbon and/or at least one of a C5 and C6 hydrocarbon. The apparatus can include: a first drier and a second drier adapted to receive a fluid including at least one reactant; and a reaction zone communicating with the first drier to receive the fluid including at least one reactant and with the second drier to receive the regenerant. Generally, the first drier operates at a first condition to dry the fluid including at least one reactant and the second drier operates at a second condition during regeneration with a regenerant. The regenerant can pass through a fluid tapering device for regulating the flow of the regenerant to the reaction zone.
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