Reactor for processing a catalyst material
AssigneeHer Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Canada
InventorsMichael F. Wilson, Thomas M. Steel, Walter W. Duley
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Abstract
A reactor for processing a catalyst material comprises a reaction chamber including a support for the catalyst material. A laser radiation entry means, a gas inlet and an exhaust are provided, each in communication with the reaction chamber. The gas inlet permits entry in the chamber of an oxidizing gas which assists in processing the catalyst material when exposed to laser radiation entering the chamber. Any resulting exhaust gases are then removed from the chamber through the exhaust. A drive means is provided to move the support in a manner such that the catalyst is moved through the laser radiation. The apparatus is useful in reactivate deactivated catalysts, such as hydroprocessing catalysts.
Claims16
A reactor for processing a catalyst material comprising:
- a reaction chamber including support means for the catalyst material;
- at least one laser radiation entry means in communication with said reaction chamber to permit laser radiation to enter said reaction chamber at a first zone thereof and impinge on said support means;
- at least one gas inlet in communication with said reaction chamber and permitting entry of an oxidizing gas into said reaction chamber;
- at least one exhaust outlet in communication with said reaction chamber at a second zone thereof different from said first zone and permitting removal of an exhaust gas from said reaction chamber;
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- drive means connected to said support means and operable to provide relative movement between said support means and the laser radiation entry means to allow said support means to be positioned in one of said zones.
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