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Quench tower catalyst recovery

US8877997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2011
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process and apparatus is presented for the removal of solid particles from a gas stream. The process and apparatus includes adding a second stream of liquid that is sprayed over the openings in trays in a quench tower. The second spray stream provides for a veil of liquid to wash out solid particles from the vapor stream.

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