This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Uop Lcc. Active years: 1998-2000.
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Years Active: 1998-2000
Title: The Innovations of Perry K Ho
Introduction
Perry K Ho is a notable inventor based in Wheeling, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering, particularly in the area of aromatic alkylation processes. With a total of 4 patents to his name, his work has had a substantial impact on the industry.
Latest Patents
Perry K Ho's latest patents include innovative processes that enhance the efficiency of alkylation reactions. One of his patents describes a recovery process for wet aromatic alkylation and dry aromatic. This separation arrangement for a cumene process operates with a relatively wet feed to an alkylation zone and a relatively dry feed to a transalkylation zone. It reduces utilities and capital expenses for the separation and recycling of distinct wet and dry components. The arrangement first separates effluent from the transalkylation and alkylation reaction zone in a benzene column before performing light ends and drying in a downstream depropanizer column. This innovative approach uses a portion of the net overhead stream from the benzene column as a wet recycle stream for return to the alkylation reaction zone, while another portion is sent to the depropanizer to supply a dry benzene recycle for the transalkylation reaction zone.
Another significant patent by Ho involves an alkylation process using interbed recycling of cooled reactor effluent. This process is designed for producing alkylaromatics using a multibed alkylation reaction zone. The effluent from the alkylation reaction zone is divided into three portions. The first portion is recirculated to the inlet of the reaction zone, the second is cooled and recirculated to one or more other beds in the reaction zone, and the third is passed to a product recovery zone where the alkylaromatic is recovered. This process ensures that all catalyst beds operate within an optimum temperature range, minimizing byproduct formation and maximizing catalyst life. Ethylbenzene and cumene can be produced by this innovative process.
Career Highlights
Perry K Ho has built a successful career at UOP LLC, where he has been instrumental in developing advanced chemical processes. His expertise in aromatic alkylation has positioned him as a leader in the field, contributing to the efficiency and sustainability of chemical manufacturing.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Perry