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Vessel containing fluid distribution media

US8282890B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC. · US

Inventors

Hassan S. Niknafs · Stow, US
Daniel C. Sherman · Hudson, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 12, 2010
Grant date	Oct 9, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 9, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01J2219/3188
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A vessel comprising a bed of randomly oriented ceramic media having fluid distribution channels incorporated in the outer surface of the media is disclosed. The channels capture and redirect the fluid thereby improving distribution of the fluid in the vessel.

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