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Pneumatic system for densely loading catalyst into bayonet tubes for a steam reforming reactor-exchanger with a detachable feed tube for gas

US9486766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2013
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2208/00778
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device and a method are disclosed for densely and homogeneously loading catalyst into the annular space of bayonet tubes utilized in a steam reforming reactor. The device is of pneumatic type and uses a detachable feed tube for introducing gas into the annular space.

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