摘要 |
<p>CASE 1783 HYDROGEN-PRODUCING HYDROCARBON CONVERSION WITH GRAVITY-FLOWING CATALYST PARTICLES A multiple-stage catalytic conversion system in which a hydrocarbonaceous charge stock is reacted in a plurality of stacked catalytic reaction zones through which catalyst particles flow downwardly via gravity-flow. The charge stock, in the absence of added, or recycle hydrogen, is reacted first in the lowermost reaction zone, from which deactivated catalyst particles are withdrawn from the system. Resulting reaction zone effluent is further reacted in the uppermost reaction zone, through which fresh, or regenerated catalyst particles are introduced into the system, and serially in one or more subsequent, lower reaction zones. Product effluent from the reaction zone immediately above the lowermost zone is separated to recover the desired normally liquid product.</p> |