Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process and a device for introducing a catalytically active powder into a reactor (20) for gas phase alpha-olefin polymerization. The device comprises a storage vessel (3) containing the powder, a metering valve (4) delivering metered quantities of the powder into an intermediate chamber (5) comprising at least one obstacle (6) separating an upper part (5a) of the chamber (5) comprising an auxiliary gas inlet (2a) from a lower part (5b) terminated by an outlet orifice (5c). A connecting pipe (18) connects the outlet orifice (5c) to a mixing device (8) situated on a conveying pipework (15) communicating with the reactor (20). The powder is introduced into the reactor in a dilute suspension form and in a more uniform rate.
Abstract:
A thermowell for a fixed-bed reactor which has a vertical spine portion, and multiple spider portions spaced along the spine portion. At least one thermocouple and preferable a plurality of thermocouples are located in each arm of the spider portions with thermocouple leads extending upwardly through the spine portion to a monitor outside of the reactor. The thermowell is constructed in the reactor while loading the catalyst by first positioning the spine portion in the reactor, and then fabricating a spider portion at the lowermost level of the spine portion with at least one thermocouple in each arm of the spider portion and thermocouple leads extending through the arms and upwardly through the spine portion. Catalyst is then added to the reactor to cover the spider portion at the lowermost level. At each successive level, repeating the steps of fabricating another spider portion, and of adding catalyst to cover the spider portion.
Abstract:
An improved apparatus for distributing particulate materials over a zone wherein the apparatus is not centrally located with respect to the zone comprising a supply hopper, having an inlet and an outlet, for holding particulate material; a rotatable shaft adapted for connection to a motor to be rotated thereby;; and a distributor element supported by the shaft for rotating therewith adjacent the supply hopper outlet wherein the distances between the different points of the supply hopper outlet and the distributor element are varied in a predetermined pattern so that the particulate material is substantially uniformly distributed over the cross-section of the zone.
Abstract:
A QUICK AND RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE METHOD FOR FILLING VERTICAL PROCESS VESSELS, FOR INSTANCE, REACTORS OR PACKED TOWERS, WITH PARTICULATE MATERIAL SUCH AS CATALYST OR OTHER PACKING, WHILE PREVENTING CONTAMINATION AND DAMAGING THEREOF. A SPECIAL FLEXIBLE BAG WITH A BOTTOM SEAL WHICH MAY BE OPENED BY MEANS OF A RELEASE LINE IS FILLED WITH THE MATERIAL AND THEN GENTLY LOWERED INTO THE VESSEL BY MEANS OF AN ELEVATOR ATTACHED TO THE UPPER PORTION OF THE BAG. THE BOTTOM SEAL IS THEN OPENED BY PULLING UPON THE RELEASE LINE, PERMITTING THE CONTAINED MATERIAL TO DROP GENTLY INTO THE VESSEL. THE BAG IS RETRIEVED BY PULLING UP ON THE ELEVATOR LINE, AND THE PROCESS IS REPEATED UNTIL THE VESSEL IS FILLED TO THE DESIRED LEVEL.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a device for gently and uniformly filling a tube, in particular a tubular reactor, with particulate filling material, in particular catalyst particles; wherein the device comprises specially designed fall arrester elements and also comprises means which reduce the wear of the fall arrester elements; and method for filling a tube using these articles.
Abstract:
A method for loading pellets into receptacles uses a pressurized fluid to form virtual blankets at a plurality of elevations inside the receptacle to reduce the acceleration of the falling pellets in order to provide gentle loading of the pellets.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a process for loading ceramic spheres into a vertical reactor. The process comprises introducing into the reactor along a substantial height thereof a feeding pipe that is opened at its bottom part. According to the invention, no physical device or air-supplying conduit is present inside the inner section of the feeding pipe. The process allows for rapid, safe and efficient loading, without breakage of the particles.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a light-weight device for loading solid particles into an enclosure including at least one pipe (18, 20) for the circulation of said solid particles and at least one movable element for controlling the fall velocity of the particles, which is designed to be slidably moved inside of said pipe (18, 20). The device further includes a plurality of identical guide plates (12a, 12b) connected to each other by attachment means. Said at least one pipe (18, 20) is made of a flexible material and each guide plate (12a, 12b) has at least one through opening for receiving and guiding said at least one pipe (18, 20) in a position in which the longitudinal axis of the pipe extends substantially perpendicular to the plane of each guide plate.
Abstract:
The present invention describes a device and a method for dense and homogeneous loading of catalyst into the annular space of bayonet tubes employed in a steam reforming reactor, said device employing removable slowing elements.
Abstract:
An apparatus for continuous high temperature gas treatment of particulate matter including a starting material supply port (1) through which starting particulate matter is supplied from an upper part of the apparatus; a treatment, gas supply port (2) through which a treating gas is supplied; a product discharge port (3) through which a product after treatment is discharged from a lower part of the apparatus; a treatment chamber (4) in which the particulate matter is treated with the treatment gas; a gas-solid separation chamber (5) provided in fluid communication with an upper part of the treatment chamber (4); and a cooling chamber (6) provided in fluid communication with a lower part of the treatment chamber (4). A heater (7) is provided on the outer periphery of the upper part of the treatment chamber (4), and a cooler (8) is provided on the outer periphery of the cooling chamber (6).