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Shaped heterogeneous catalysts

US8563460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2009
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst unit is described comprising a cylinder with a length C and a diameter D, wherein said unit has five holes arranged in a pentagonal pattern extending longitudinally therethrough, with five flutes running along the length of the unit, said flutes positioned equidistant adjacent holes of said pentagonal pattern. The catalyst may be used particularly in steam reforming reactors.

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