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Baffles for improving riser hydrodynamics

US8877132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2012
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G11/18
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fluid catalytic cracking units having risers with improved hydrodynamics through the use of baffles are described. The baffles break up the high concentration of catalyst in the slower moving outer annulus and redistribute it into the faster moving, more dilute center of the riser flow.

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