Mixing and distribution device with mixing and exchange zones

US9764299B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES · FR

Inventors

• Philippe BEARD · Saint-Genis-Laval, FR
• Frederic Bazer-Bachi · Irigny, FR
• Cecile PLAIS · Muret, FR
• Frederic Augier · Langon, FR
• Yacine Haroun · Val-de-Reuil, FR
• Jauffray Delteil · Moisselles, FR

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 30, 2016
• Grant date: Sep 19, 2017
• Expiry date: Mar 30, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B01J2208/027
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Device for the mixing and distribution of fluids for a catalytic reactor with a downward flow, said device comprising at least one collection zone (A), at least one mixing zone (B) comprising at least one enclosure (15) for the mixing of the fluids, at least one distribution zone (C), characterized in that said mixing zone (B) is situated at the same level as the distribution zone (C) and also comprises at least one enclosure (16) for the exchange of the fluids, connected to, and communicating with, said mixing enclosure (15), said exchange enclosure (16) comprising at least one lateral passage section (17a, 17b) suitable for the passage of the fluids from said exchange enclosure (16) to said distribution zone (C).