US3977834A
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Multi-bed, mixed-phase, down-flow reactor
Assignee: BP PLC
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Filing: 1974-11-22
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1994-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A device suitable for mixing and redistributing reactants between the beds of a multi-bed, mixed phase down flow reactor comprising means for injecting gas into the reactor having a number of parallel perforated pipes extending across the width of the reactor and a number of quench boxes also extending across the width of the reactor. The quench boxes also have an inner and two outer compartments, passages through the walls between the inner and outer compartments, passages in the roof of either the inner or outer compartments and passages in the floor of whichever of the inner or outer compartments has no passages in its roof.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie Alcock
- 👤 Terence Michael Lazenby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:24
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/02; B01J8/04; B01J8/0492; C; C10; C10G; C10G49/00; C10G49/002; B01J2208/00; B01J2208/00008; B01J2208/00017; B01J2208/00327; B01J2208/00336; B01J2208/00353; B01J2208/00371
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A multi-bed, mixed phase, down-flow reactor containing cross beams for supporting a grid for supporting each catalyst bed and containing gas/liquid transfer plates characterized in that the horizontal spaces between the cross beams contain a device suitable for mixing and redistributing reactants between the beds, which device comprises means for injecting gas into the reactor having a number of parallel, perforated pipes extending horizontally across the width of the reactor beneath a pipe and above a gas/liquid transfer plate, and a number of quench boxes also extending across the width of the reactor, the quench boxes having an inner and two outer compartments, passages in the roof of the outer compartments, passages through the walls between the inner and outer compartments, and passages in the floor of the inner compartments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A multi-bed, mixed phase, down-flow reactor containing cross beams for supporting a grid for supporting each catalyst bed and containing gas/liquid transfer plates characterized in that the horizontal spaces between the cross beams contain a device suitable for mixing and redistributing reactants between the beds, which device comprises means for injecting gas into the reactor having a number of parallel, perforated pipes extending horizontally across the width of the reactor beneath a pipe and above a gas/liquid transfer plate, and a number of quench boxes also extending across the width of the reactor, the quench boxes having an inner and two outer compartments, passages in the roof of the outer compartments, passages through the walls between the inner and outer compartments, and passages in the floor of the inner compartments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the ratio of the area of the passages in the floor of the quench boxes to the area of passages in the roof and between compartments is in the range of 10:1 to 25:1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the quench boxes cover from 70 to 90 percent of the reactor cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the quench boxes are shallow with a width to height ratio in the range of from 5:1 to 15:1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 1 adapted for flow from outer to inner compartments of the quench boxes wherein the ratio of the volume of the outer to the inner compartment is in the range of 0.5:1 to 1:1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 1 adapted for flow from inner to outer compartments of the quench boxes wherein the ratio of the volume of the inner to the outer compartments is in the range of 0.5:1 to 1:1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
129 words
A multi-bed, mixed-phase, down-flow reactor containing cross beams for supporting a grid for supporting each catalyst bed and containing gas/liquid transfer plates characterized in that the horizontal spaces between the cross beams contain a device suitable for mixing and redistributing reactants between the beds, which device comprises means for injecting gas into the reactor having a number of parallel, perforated pipes extending horizontally across the width of the reactor beneath a pipe and above a gas/liquid transfer plate, and a number of quench boxes also extending across the width of the reactor, the quench boxes having an inner and two outer compartments, passages in the roof of the inner compartments, passages through the walls between the inner and outer compartments, and passages in the floor of the outer compartments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
129 words
A multi-bed, mixed-phase, down-flow reactor containing cross beams for supporting a grid for supporting each catalyst bed and containing gas/liquid transfer plates characterized in that the horizontal spaces between the cross beams contain a device suitable for mixing and redistributing reactants between the beds, which device comprises means for injecting gas into the reactor having a number of parallel, perforated pipes extending horizontally across the width of the reactor beneath a pipe and above a gas/liquid transfer plate, and a number of quench boxes also extending across the width of the reactor, the quench boxes having an inner and two outer compartments, passages in the roof of the inner compartments, passages through the walls between the inner and outer compartments, and passages in the floor of the outer compartments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device according to claim 7 wherein the ratio of the area of the passages in the floor of the quench boxes to the area of passages in the roof and between compartments is in the range from 10:1 to 25:1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 7 wherein the quench boxes cover from 70 to 90 percent of the reactor cross section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 7 wherein the quench boxes are shallow with a width to height ratio in the range of from 5:1 to 15:1.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 7 adapted for flow from outer to inner compartments of the quench boxes wherein the ratio of the volume of the outer to the inner compartments is in the range 0.5:1 to 1:1.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 1 adapted for flow from inner to outer compartments of the quench boxes wherein the ratio of the volume of the inner to the outer compartments is in the range 0.5:1 to 1:1.
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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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |