US3785782A
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Catalytic petroleum conversion apparatus
Assignee: Standard Oil Co
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Filing: 1971-12-08
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1991-12-08
Abstract
Abstract Catalytic conversion of petroleum feedstocks, such as the cracking of a gas oil in a vertical transport reactor, is improved by effecting rapid separation of catalyst from reactor effluent and re-generating catalyst in a multi-stage fluid-bed system. A higher yield of desirable petroleum products and a lower carbon level on spent catalyst are realized. Partial regeneration of spent catalyst is effected in a first dilutephase regeneration state, permitting subsequent use of a high regeneration temperature in order to reach an acceptably low carbon level on regenerated catalyst without harm to sensitive con-version catalysts.
Inventors
- 👤 R Cartmell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:10
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G11/00; C10G11/14; C10G11/18; C10G11/182; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/1845; B01J8/1863; B01J8/24; B01J8/26; B01J8/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
The apparatus of claim 1 additionally comprising: a. a grid-type means, disposed horizontally across the cross-section of the vertical cylindrical vessel below the dip leg of the cyclone-type means and at a level below the middle of the vessel but substantially above the bottom thereof; and b. a transfer means, located centrally of and connected to the grid-type means, the transfer means extending downwardly into a bottom section of the cylindrical vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
In a fluid-bed catalytic cracking system, comprising in combination an elongated vertical fluidized-bed reactor, a spent catalyst stripper and a multi-stage catalyst regenerator, apparatus for separating spent catalyst particles rapidly from hydrocarbon vapors in the reactor effluent within the spent catalyst stripper vessel, comprising: a. a vertical cylindrical vessel, having a top and a bottom; b. an inlet means, disposed substantially horizontally, extending from the vertical fluidized-bed reactor and entering an upper section of the vertical cylindrical vessel; c. a cyclone-type means, connected to the inlet means and contained within the vertical cylindrical vessel, the cyclone-type means having a dip leg depending therefrom into a lower spent catalyst stripper section of the vessel; said cyclone-type means including a flared receiving throat having a greater cross-sectional area than the cross-sectional area of the inlet means, said receiving throat being disposed about said inlet means to provide an annulus described by said receiving throat and said inlet means; d. a catalyst withdrawal means extending downwardly through the bottom of the vertical cylindrical vessel; and e. a vapor exit means, connected to the cyclone-type means and extending therefrom through the top of the vertical cylindrical vessel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |