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Catalytic reaction chamber for gravity-flowing catalyst particles
Assignee: Honeywell UOP LLC
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Filing: 1978-02-13
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Granted: 1979-09-11
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Expires: 1998-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A catalytic reaction chamber for contacting a reactant stream with catalyst particles which are disposed as an annular-form bed and are downwardly movable therethrough via gravity-flow. The annular catalyst bed is spaced between a catalyst-retaining screen and a scalloped, perforated centerpipe. A plurality of vertically-positioned catalyst-transfer, or withdrawal, conduits are circumferentially-disposed substantially adjacent the outer surface of the scalloped centerpipe and extend the entire length of the catalyst bed. These contain a first plurality of apertures which face into the bed of catalyst particles and which are sized to permit catalyst particles to flow therethrough. A second plurality of apertures is disposed opposite the first plurality of apertures, and sized to inhibit the flow of catalyst particles therethrough. The latter serve to conduct reactant stream vapors out of the transfer conduits into the scalloped, perforated centerpipe and insure a hydrogen atmosphere surrounding the catalyst particles flowing therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J. Persico
- 👤 Robert F. Millar
- 👤 Robert H. Jensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:37
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G35/00; C10G35/04; C10G35/10; C10G35/12; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/02; B01J8/0207; B01J8/0214; B01J8/08; B01J8/12; B01J8/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A catalytic reaction chamber for effecting contact of a reactant stream with catalyst particles which are (1) disposed therein as an annular-form bed and, (2) downwardly movable therethrough via gravity-flow, said reaction chamber comprising, in cooperative relationship: (a) an outer, perforated catalyst-retaining screen (i) concentrically-disposed within and, (ii) having a cross-sectional area less than said chamber to provide a reactant stream manifold space therebetween; (b) an inner, perforated scalloped centerpipe (i) concentrically-disposed within and, (ii) having a cross-sectional area less than said catalyst-retaining screen to provide said annular-form catalyst bed therebetween; (c) a plurality of catalyst inlet conduits connected to the upper portion of said chamber and communicating with said annular-form catalyst bed; and, (d) a plurality of vertically-positioned catalyst-transfer conduits (i) circumferentially-disposed substantially adjacent the outer surface of said scalloped centerpipe, (ii) extending substantially the entire length of said annular-form catalyst bed and, (iii) containing a first plurality of apertures facing into said catalyst bed and sized to permit catalyst particles to flow therethrough, and a second plurality of apertures facing said perforated centerpipe and sized to inhibit the flow of catalyst particles therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A catalytic reaction chamber for effecting contact of a reactant stream with catalyst particles which are (1) disposed therein as an annular-form bed and, (2) downwardly movable therethrough via gravity-flow, said reaction chamber comprising, in cooperative relationship: (a) an outer, perforated catalyst-retaining screen (i) concentrically-disposed within and, (ii) having a cross-sectional area less than said chamber to provide a reactant stream manifold space therebetween; (b) an inner, perforated scalloped centerpipe (i) concentrically-disposed within and, (ii) having a cross-sectional area less than said catalyst-retaining screen to provide said annular-form catalyst bed therebetween; (c) a plurality of catalyst inlet conduits connected to the upper portion of said chamber and communicating with said annular-form catalyst bed; and, (d) a plurality of vertically-positioned catalyst-transfer conduits (i) circumferentially-disposed substantially adjacent the outer surface of said scalloped centerpipe, (ii) extending substantially the entire length of said annular-form catalyst bed and, (iii) containing a first plurality of apertures facing into said catalyst bed and sized to permit catalyst particles to flow therethrough, and a second plurality of apertures facing said perforated centerpipe and sized to inhibit the flow of catalyst particles therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 1 further characterized in that the first and second pluralities of apertures in said catalyst-transfer conduits are disposed along the length thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 1 further characterized in that said catalyst inlet conduits number from three to sixteen.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 1 further characterized in that said catalyst-transfer conduits number from three to sixteen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 1 further characterized in that said scalloped centerpipe has disposed therein, and is in contact with, a second, substantially cylindrical perforated centerpipe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 1 further characterized in that the number of scallops forming said scalloped centerpipe is from three to sixteen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 1 further characterized in that said catalyst-transfer conduits contain a plurality of internal, inclined baffles, each one of which extends downwardly from the uppermost periphery of each of the apertures in said first plurality.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 7 further characterized in that each of said inclined baffles terminates in the horizontal plane containing the lowermost periphery of the apertures in said first plurality, and in the vertical plane containing the axis of said conduits.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 7 further characterized in that a vertical baffle extends from the lower terminus of each of said inclined baffles and terminates above the uppermost periphery of the next succeeding aperture in said first plurality.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 7 further characterized in that each of said inclined baffles terminates in the vertical plane containing the axis of said conduits at a point above the lowermost periphery of each aperture in said first plurality.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 7 further characterized in that the apertures in the second plurality are substantially 180° opposite the surface of each of said inclined baffles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
The catalytic reaction chamber of claim 7 further characterized in that each succeeding lower inclined baffle terminates in a vertical plane a lesser distance from the vertical plane containing said first plurality of apertures than the vertical plane in which the preceding upper inclined baffle terminates.
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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) | 1982-09-10 | 1983-03-12 | 1983-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-10 | 1987-03-12 | 1987-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-10 | 1991-03-12 | 1991-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |