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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2005
William A. Whittenberger, Leavittsburg, OH (US);
David A. Becker, Hiram, OH (US);
Sudipta Chattopadhyay, Columbiana, OH (US);
L. Amanda Suffecool, Wayland, OH (US);
William A. Whittenberger, Leavittsburg, OH (US);
David A. Becker, Hiram, OH (US);
Sudipta Chattopadhyay, Columbiana, OH (US);
L. Amanda Suffecool, Wayland, OH (US);
Catacel Corp., Garrettsville, OH (US);
Abstract
A catalytic reactor or heat exchanger includes a monolith defining a plurality of leaves, the monolith having a generally annular cross-section. The monolith is disposed within a generally cylindrical outer tube, and around a corrugated inner tube. The reactor includes a device for urging the monolith radially outward, so as to maintain contact between the monolith and the outer tube. Such device may include a coned washer, or it may be defined by a folded flap that is integral with the inner tube. In either case, the reactor compensates for metal creep, and virtually insures continued contact between the monolith and the outer tube.