Fluid distributor for radial-flow reactor
AssigneeUop LLC
InventorDavid J. Fecteau
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Abstract
The distribution of fluids within a radial-flow reactor is improved using vertically extended cylinders distributed around the circumference of the vessel. Cylinders with a circular cross-section provide substantial vertical strength, and the configuration minimizes low-flow areas which could cause undesirable reactions. The cylinders are isolated from particles in the reactor by a particle-retaining outer conduit. The cylinders may be fabricated in panels for ease of installation and servicing.
Claims5
An improved device for distributing fluid in a radial-flow direction through particles within a vertically extended vessel having a curved vessel wall, a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, comprising:
- a) a plurality of panels, each defined by an arcuate section of a particle-retaining outer conduit having a multiplicity of conduit perforations in the direction of the center of the reactor and substantially parallel to the vessel wall and connected to a plurality portion of cylinders, each of which panels can be brought into the vessel via a vessel opening;
- b) a plurality of vertically extended cylinders, a plurality portion of which is contained in each of the panels, each cylinder having a hollow interior and a multiplicity of cylinder perforations;
- and at least one end of each cylinder communicating with one of the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet;
- and,
- c) a perforated central conduit located in the center of said vessel and communicating with the other of said fluid inlet and said fluid outlet that is not communicating with the cylinders.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.