CATALYTIC REACTION AND MASS TRANSFER STRUCTURE AND PROCESS EMPLOYING SAME

摘要

A reaction with distillation column (10) is provided with a plurality of discrete catalytic reaction containers (22). The containers contain a plurality of solid catalyst particles (30) which form a catalytic reaction zone (54). The containers (22) also comprise a liquid collection tray cover (36) which defines a liquid accumulation zone (56) immediately overlying the catalytic reaction zone (54). Overflow weirs (40) are provided on the tray cover to allow for overflow of liquid on the tray cover. The containers can be individually positioned within the reactor to suit particular process requirements.