摘要 |
<p>An apparatus and process for passivating catalysts wherein an inert gas is used to administer a precise, measurable amount of passivating agent to a catalyst in a substantially safer manner than conventional means. The inventive apparatus at least includes a first container comprising at least one inert gas, a second container comprising at least one passivating agent, and a reactor comprising at least one catalyst, the first container, second container, and reactor being fluidly connected by a plurality of conduits. The inventive process at least includes pressurizing a first container with an inert gas, filling a second container with passivating agent, providing a reactor containing a passivatable catalyst, mixing the inert with the passivating agent, forming a mixture of passivating agent and inert gas, and introducing the mixture of passivating agent and inert gas into the reactor.</p> |