Scallop support distributor for radial flow reactor

A support distributor for a scallop for use in a radial flow reactor, comprising:

• an elongated sheet having:
• a plurality of perforations extending through a thickness thereof, the plurality of perforations being configured to allow gases, vapors, or liquids to flow through the thickness, and
• at least one edge along a length thereof so as to form a member having at least one support point which engages an inner surface of the scallop,
• wherein the support distributor has a generally circular or ovular cross-sectional shape.

A supported scallop for use in a radial flow reactor, comprising:

• an elongated conduit having an inner surface and an outer surface forming an interior, and a plurality of openings extending from the inner surface to the outer surface;
• and
• a support distributor positioned within the interior of the elongated conduit, the support distributor comprising:
• a plurality of perforations extending through a thickness thereof, the plurality of perforations being configured to allow gases, vapors, or liquids to flow through the thickness, and
• at least one edge along a length thereof so as to form a member having at least one support point which engages the inner surface of the scallop,
• wherein the scallop and the support distributor are configured to allow feedstock to flow radially therethrough and through the plurality of openings in the elongated conduit of the scallop to come into contact with a catalyst bed in order to effect a reaction.