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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2007
Applicant:
David J. Fecteau, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Inventor:
David J. Fecteau, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Assignee:
UOP LLC, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01J 8/02 (2006.01); B01J 35/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The distribution of fluids within a radial-flow reactor is improved using vertically extended cylinders distributed around the circumference of the vessel. Cylinders with a circular cross-section provide substantial vertical strength, and the configuration minimizes low-flow areas which could cause undesirable reactions. The cylinders are isolated from particles in the reactor by a particle-retaining outer conduit. The cylinders may be fabricated in panels for ease of installation and servicing.