CATALYTIC PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE HYDRATION OF ALKYLENE OXIDE

摘要

The present invention relates to an apparatus for the catalytic production of alkylene glycol from alkylene oxide, comprising: a reactor having at least one heat exchange element incorporated therein, wherein a catalyst for the hydration of alkylene oxide to alkylene glycol is coated on the outer surface of the heat exchange element as well as to a process utilizing that apparatus.