Fixed bed reactor

Details Fixed bed reactor Fixed bed reactor

2008-07-31

2010-12-14

Soderquist, Arlen (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Testing of catalyst

C422S062000, C422S110000, C422S111000, C422S129000, C436S034000, C436S055000, C436S127000, C436S131000, C436S139000, C436S159000, C436S181000, C700S266000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07851221

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a system for designing, operating, monitoring and/or diagnosing a chemical reaction, particularly a hydrotreating process, using a fixed bed catalytic reactor.

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