Back to results
US 11,192,081 B2Granted
Bayonet catalytic reactor
AssigneeZoneFlow Reactor Technologies, LLC
InventorJonathan Jay Feinstein
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A bayonet reactor including a catalytic reactor in the form of an annular structured packing is provided with increased surface area for the transfer of heat between annulus gas and return gas, an increased coefficient of heat transfer between the annulus and return gases, and a reduced overall pressure drop relative to conventional reactors. The reactors of the present technology can enable intensified catalytic processing.
Claims20
A bayonet catalytic reactor comprising:
- an outer tube having an open first end and a closed second end;
- an inner tube disposed at least partially within the outer tube, the inner tube having an open first end and an open second end;
- and
- a catalytic reactor comprising a structured packing disposed within an annulus defined by an inner diameter of the outer tube and an outer diameter of the inner tube,
- wherein the outer diameter of the inner tube is at least 0.45 times the inner diameter of the outer tube,
- wherein the second ends of the outer tube and the inner tube are disposed within a furnace, and wherein the first ends of the outer tube and the inner tube are disposed outside the furnace.
3 more elements
A bayonet catalytic reactor comprising:
- an outer tube having an open first and end a closed second end;
- an inner tube disposed at least partially within the outer tube, the inner tube having an open first end and an open second end;
- a catalytic reactor comprising a structured packing disposed within a first annulus defined by an inner diameter of the outer tube and an outer diameter of the inner tube;
- a device disposed within the inner tube, the device configured to enhance heat transfer between the inner tube and a fluid flowing within the inner tube;
- and
- a third tube having a blockage therein preventing fluid flow through the third tube, wherein a second annulus is defined by an inner diameter of the inner tube and an outer diameter of the third tube.
3 more elements
A bayonet catalytic reactor comprising:
- an outer tube having an open first and end a closed second end;
- an inner tube disposed at least partially within the outer tube, the inner tube having an open first end and an open second end;
- a catalytic reactor comprising a structured packing disposed within a first annulus defined by an inner diameter of the outer tube and an outer diameter of the inner tube;
- and
- a device disposed within the inner tube, the device configured to enhance heat transfer between the inner tube and a fluid flowing within the inner tube;
- wherein the second ends of the outer tube and the inner tube are disposed within a furnace, and wherein the first ends of the outer tube and the inner tube are disposed outside the furnace.
3 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.