Separator ring in fixed bed radial flow catalytic reactor

摘要

A generally ring-like baffle is located in the bottom of a radial flow catalytic reactor around the central apertured product removal conduit. The annular space between the removal conduit and the baffle is partially filled with solid catalyst support. Above the catalyst support is the catalyst. This prevents feedstock from either bypassing the catalyst completely in the area adjacent the bottom of the reactor or forming hot spots as a result of the normally low rate of flow travel in this section of the reactor.