Multitube reactor
This patent describes a multitube reactor for carrying out a process for catalytic conversion. It comprises: a normally substantially vertically extending vessel having: an inner wall; a central longitudinal axis; a fluid inlet chamber disposed in the upper interior part of the vessel; liquid supply means for supplying liquid to the fluid inlet chamber and capable of being connected to supply of liquid; gas supply means for supplying gas to the fluid inlet chamber and capable of being connected to a supply of gas; an effluent collecting chamber disposed in the lower part of the vessel; outlet means in fluid communication with the effluent collecting chamber for passing reaction effluent from the vessel; an upper tube plate disposed in the upper part of the vessel below the fluid inlet chamber, and supported by the inner wall of the vessel; a lower tube plate disposed in the lower part of the vessel above the effluent collection chamber and supported by the inner wall of the vessel; a plurality of open-ended reactor tubes disposed within the vessel and parallel to its longitudinal axis for holding; and a plurality of gas and liquid supply devices.
- Assignee:
- Shell Oil Co., Houston, TX
- Patent Number(s):
- A; US 4894205
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-244234A
- OSTI ID:
- 7180679
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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