Shares for catalyst carrier elements, and catalyst apparatuses employing same
AssigneeUshers, Inc.
InventorMichael Q. Sheppard
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Abstract
Catalyst elements are shaped to provide large surface area per unit of volume (porosity), while providing high packing density. Generally, the elements are characterized by more than six faces of identical size and shape, and by members extending outwardly in three dimensions. Each element includes a plurality of concave regions defined by the intersection of various of their planar surfaces, yet is not simply a section of an extrusion.
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A catalyst carrier element for use with other such elements in a catalytic apparatus, the catalyst carrier element being characterized by more than six faces of identical size and shape, and by members extending outwardly in three dimensions, said catalyst carrier element including a plurality of faces, at least of pair of which intersect to bound a concave region, the catalyst carrier dement including a plurality of such concave regions, wherein a catalyst carrier element suitable for nesting with other such catalyst carrier elements to provide a large total surface area per unit of volume is provided.
A catalyst carrier element for use with other such elements in a catalytic apparatus, the catalyst carrier element being characterized by more than six three-sides surfaces, wherein edges of each of said three-sided surfaces are coplanar, the catalyst carrier element including a plurality of faces, at least of pair of which intersect to bound a concave region, the catalyst carrier element including plurality of such concave regions, wherein a catalyst suitable for nesting with other such catalyst carrier elements to provide a large total surface area per unit of volume is provided.
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