摘要 |
The invention relates generally to a catalyst activator, and in particular to a catalyst activator for heat conditioning a catalyst, comprising: a) a vessel for containing a catalyst charge having an internal diameter of at least 1.2 metres and/or an internal volume of at least 5 m3; b) a fluidisation grid plate disposed in said vessel, said fluidisation grid plate and having an upper major surface and a lower major surface; c) an array of generally conical depressions in said upper major surface that overlap by less than 17%; and d) an array of holes perforating said fluidisation grid plate, said holes extending from at least some of said generally conical depressions through said lower surface. |