Systems and methods for deheading a coke drum

Details Systems and methods for deheading a coke drum Systems and methods for deheading a coke drum

2004-11-08

2008-12-02

Bhat, N. (Department: 1797)

Distillation: processes, thermolytic

With physical separation of solid by-product from removed...

C201S041000, C202S217000, C202S221000, C202S222000, C202S239000, C202S242000, C202S244000, C202S245000, C202S270000

Reexamination Certificate

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07459063

ABSTRACT:
A coke drum bottom de-heading system having an internal shroud enclosure and a shroud end cap opened by a flange to a coke bottom de-heading valve capable of accepting the end of a gate valve upon actuation. Acting in coordination with the shroud enclosure to prevent the escape of steam is a gate seal assembly having a gate seal slidably engaged against the sliding gate to prevent the passage of steam thereby.

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