Modular device that comprises a reaction zone and a separation zone

A column comprising at least one modular device suitable for conducting at least one chemical reaction, in the presence of a catalyst said column comprising in combination:

• at least one reaction zone where the chemical reaction is carried out, whereby said zone comprises a chamber (11) where catalyst (22) is located,
• means (21) for introducing at least one liquid fluid F.sub.1 that comprises at least one reagent, whereby said means are located approximately in the center of said chamber (11), with the fluid being introduced without contact with the catalyst,
• one or more sections (18) for circulation of a second fluid F.sub.2 that comprises reagents and the products that come from the catalyst, whereby said fluid is liquid,
• one or more sections (17) for circulation that allows the circulation of at least a third fluid F.sub.3 that is gaseous,
• said sections (17, 18) for circulation are dedicated to the passage of a fluid,
• at least one said sections (17) comprises at least one wall (11a) common with at least one of said sections (18), and at least one wall that is formed by an inner wall of a reactive distillation device or an auxiliary element, and at least one of said sections (18) comprising a second wall (11b),
• said sections (17, 18) are longitudinally coaxial with at least a portion of the periphery of said chamber (11), and
• at least one distillation zone (D), whereby said distillation zone (D) is in fluid communication with said reaction zone via sections (17, 18),
• wherein said distillation zone (D) comprises a horizontal plate (33) proximate the lower edges of said walls (11a) and (11b) the lower edge of said wall (11a) being closer to said plate (33) than the lower edge of said wall (11b).

A modular device suitable for conducting at least one chemical reaction in the presence of a catalyst, said modular device comprising in combination:

• at least one reaction zone comprising a chamber (11) having a periphery and comprising a catalyst bed comprising catalyst (22),
• means (21) for introducing at least one liquid fluid F.sub.1 comprising at least one reagent, said means being located approximately in the center of said chamber (11), said means (21) permitting the introduction of the liquid fluid without contact with the catalyst,
• one or more sections (18) for passage of a second fluid F.sub.2 comprising reagents and products withdrawn from the catalyst bed, said fluid F.sub.2 being a liquid,
• one or more sections (17) for passage permitting circulation of at least a third fluid F.sub.3 that is gaseous,
• said sections (17, 18) for passage being dedicated to the passage of a fluid,
• wherein said sections (17, 18) are not in fluid communication, at least one of said sections (17) for passage comprising at least one wall (11a) common with at least one of said sections (18) for passage, and at least one wall formed by an inner wall of a reactive distillation device or an auxiliary element, and at least one of said sections (18) comprising a second wall (11b),
• said sections (17, 18) for passage being longitudinally coaxial with at least a portion of the periphery of said chamber (11), and
• a horizontal plate (33) proximate the lower edges of said walls (11a) and (11b), the lower edge of said wall (11a) being closer to said plate (33) than the lower edge of said wall (11b) and
• means (31) for removably retaining said modular device in said reactive distillation device.

A modular device suitable for conducting at least one chemical reaction in the presence of a catalyst said device comprising in combination:

• at least one reaction zone where the chemical reaction is carried out, whereby said zone comprises a chamber (11) where a catalyst bed that comprises catalyst (22) is located,
• means (21) for introducing at least one liquid fluid F.sub.1 that comprises at least one reagent, whereby said means are located approximately in the center of said chamber (11), with the fluid being introduced without contact with the catalyst, wherein said means comprise a pipe (21) that is equipped with one or more orifices (68) that communicate with a distribution zone (23a) that is located below the catalyst bed, wherein said distribution zone comprises at least one lower airtight plate (60) and at least one perforated plate (61),
• one or more sections (18) for passage of a second fluid F.sub.2 that comprises reagents and the products that come from the catalyst, whereby said fluid is liquid,
• one or more sections (17) for passage that allows the circulation of at least a third fluid F.sub.3 that is gaseous,
• said sections (17, 18) for passage are dedicated to the passage of a fluid,
• a section (17) for passage comprises at least one wall common with a section (18) for passage, and at least one wall that is formed by an inner wall of a reactive distillation device or an auxiliary element,
• said sections (17, 18) for passage are longitudinally coaxial with at least a portion of the periphery of said chamber (11).

A modular device suitable for conducting at least one chemical reaction in the presence of a catalyst, said device comprising in combination:

• at least one reaction zone where the chemical reaction is carried out, whereby said zone comprises a chamber (11) where a catalyst bed that comprises catalyst (22) is located,
• means (21) for introducing at least one liquid fluid F.sub.1 that comprises at least one reagent, whereby said means are located approximately in the center of said chamber (11), with the fluid being introduced without contact with the catalyst,
• one or more sections (18) for passage of a second fluid F.sub.2 that comprises reagents and the products that come from the catalyst, whereby said fluid is liquid,
• wherein said means (21) is equipped with an overflow element (53) for preventing the clogging of the catalyst bed and for deflecting excess liquid into sections (18)
• one or more sections (17) for passage that allows the circulation of at least a third fluid F.sub.3 that is gaseous,
• said sections (17, 18) for passage are dedicated to the passage of a fluid,
• at least one of said sections (17) for passage comprises at least one wall common with at least one of said sections (18) for passage, and at least one wall that is formed by an inner wall of a reactive distillation device or an auxiliary element,
• said sections (17, 18) for passage are longitudinally coaxial with at least a portion of the periphery of said chamber (11).