Inventors:
Edward Siccardi - Downingtown PA, US
International Classification:
B01J008/00
US Classification:
422/209000, 422/190000, 422/224000, 422/192000, 422/225000
Abstract:
A reactor system for use in chemical processing. The system includes a reactor having a longitudinal cylindrical bore and a basket assembly that is received in the bore so that the basket assembly is secured in relation thereto. The basket assembly includes an inner, generally cylindrical basket and an outer, generally cylindrical basket that is coaxial with the inner basket. The inner and outer baskets define an annular space therebetween, the annular space being adapted to accommodate a granular catalyst A rotatable shaft assembly extends axially within the bore. The shaft assembly includes an upper end a lower end and a central section extending therebetween. The upper and lower ends each have a pump for directing flow of a chemical reagent axially toward the central section upon rotation of the shaft assembly. The central section is provided radially with extending blades for urging flow of the reagent outwardly through the annular space between the baskets. The reactor system promotes flow and mixing between the chemical reagent and the catalyst, thereby enhancing the kinetics of chemical reaction, control, and the reproducibility thereof.
