Packing element for use in a chemical processing apparatus

Details Packing element for use in a chemical processing apparatus Packing element for use in a chemical processing apparatus

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Bushey, Scott (Department: 1776)

Gas and liquid contact apparatus

Contact devices

Porous mass

C261SDIG072

Reexamination Certificate

active

07862013

ABSTRACT:
A chemical processing apparatus that utilizes randomly oriented ceramic packing elements having at least three openings therethrough that accommodate feedstock with combustible and/or noncombustible matter that accumulates in the openings is described. The openings occupy at least 10% of the surface area on one side of the packing element.

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