US Patent Number
6762209
Publication Date
7-13-2004
Abstract
Novel methods and devices for production of liquid hydrocarbon products from gaseous reactants are disclosed. In one aspect, a method for separating a liquid hydrocarbon, typically a wax, from a catalyst containing slurry is provided, comprising passing the slurry through at least one downcomer extending from an overhead separation chamber and discharging into the bottom of a slurry bubble column reactor. The downcomer includes a cross-flow filtration element for separating a substantially particle-free liquid hydrocarbon for downstream processing. In another aspect, a method for promoting plug-flow movement in a recirculating slurry bubble column reactor is provided, comprising discharging the recirculating slurry into the reactor through at least one downcomer which terminates near the bottom of the reactor. Devices for accomplishing the above methods are also provided.
Assignees
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)
Application Number
10/223,743
Filing Date
09/03/2002
Recommended Citation
Neathery, James K. and Davis, Burtron H., "Bubble Column Apparatus for Separating Wax from Catalyst Slurry" (2004). Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty Patents. 22.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/caer_patents/22
