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Multitube reactor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7180679

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