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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2001
Applicant:
John Barnes, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Inventor:
John Barnes, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Assignee:
Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Kobe, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01J 19/32 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention provides a support structure for a catalyst disposed within an outer containment. Several unique arrangements and connections of supporting struts that form the structure provide a number of significant advantages and improvements. The support structure provides a very low disturbance of gas flow while maintaining a high amount of contact support with catalyst foils. In addition to a high tolerance of thermal gradients and fewer stress concentrations, strong support in radial and axial directions is also provided.