Fluid distribution device for multibed reactors (UOP)

CATEGORY: REACTORS
Fluid distribution device for multibed reactors (UOP)

Type	Patent
Inventor	Steven Lesniak
Inventor	David A. Fautsch
URL	Free Full Text Source:  http://www.google.com/patents/US20150004074
Assignee	Uop Llc
Patent Number	US20150004074 A1
Issue Date	Jan 1, 2015
Abstract	A fluid distribution device is presented for the collection and distribution of fluid between reactor beds. According to various aspects, the device includes a collection tray, a mixing chamber in fluid communication with the collection tray, a rough distribution tray in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, and a fine distribution tray in fluid communication with the rough distribution tray. The rough distribution tray includes an overflow weir with an upper liquid retention baffle.