There is described a support for a catalyst. The support is for use in a packed-bed reactor for the production of an alkylene oxide. The support comprises a ceramic material and has a pore size distribution wherein ≤2% of the pores have a size of ≤0.1 μm and/or has a specific surface area of at least 1.5 m2/g and/or has a total pore volume of ≥0.4 cm3/g. Also described is a catalyst comprising the support and a method for the production of alkylene oxide.
There is described a filtration apparatus for reducing contaminants in a feed stream, the apparatus comprising (a) a vessel; and (b) a plurality of filtration members arranged within the vessel. Filtration members (b) each comprise (i) at least 10 channels extending through the filtration member from a first face of the filtration member to a second face of the filtration member, and (ii) a mean average channel diameter of up to 2,500 um. At least 60% of filtration members (b), by total volume of filtration members (b), have an external diameter that is within 10% of the combined mean average external diameter of filtration members (b). Filtration members (b) comprise a first fraction of filtration members and a second fraction of filtration members. The filtration members of the first fraction each comprise a larger mean average channel diameter than the filtration members of the second fraction.
B01J 8/04 - Procédés chimiques ou physiques en général, conduits en présence de fluides et de particules solidesAppareillage pour de tels procédés avec des particules immobiles, p. ex. dans des lits fixes le fluide passant successivement à travers plusieurs lits
B01D 24/00 - Filtres à substance filtrante non agglomérée, c.-à-d. à substance filtrante sans aucun liant entre les particules ou les fibres individuelles qui la composent
B01D 24/02 - Filtres à substance filtrante non agglomérée, c.-à-d. à substance filtrante sans aucun liant entre les particules ou les fibres individuelles qui la composent avec le lit filtrant stationnaire pendant la filtration
There is described a support for a catalyst and a supported catalyst. The support/catalyst comprises ceramic material and may comprise catalytic material. The support/catalyst has a pore size distribution wherein ≥20% of the pores have a pore size diameter of ≥5 µm. Also described is a method for making the support/catalyst and methods for the use of the support/catalyst, such as in pre-reforming, steam reforming and shift conversion reactions.
A support for a catalyst. The support is for use in a packed-bed reactor for the production of an alkylene oxide. The support includes ceramic material and the support has a substantially spherical or ellipsoidal macrostructure. The support further includes surface structures and has a porosity of ≥0.35 cm3/g. The catalyst may be included in an apparatus and used for the production of an alkylene oxide.
B01J 35/60 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général caractérisés par leurs propriétés de surface ou leur porosité
B01J 37/00 - Procédés de préparation des catalyseurs, en généralProcédés d'activation des catalyseurs, en général
There is described a packing member for use in a packed bed, preferably a support for use as a catalyst support in a packed bed reactor. The packing member comprises ceramic material and has a geometric surface area per volume of ≥0.7 cm2/cm3 and a side crush strength of ≥250 kgf; or a geometric surface area per volume of ≥1.5 cm2/cm3 and a side crush strength of ≥150 kgf; or a geometric surface area per volume of ≥3 cm2/cm3 and a side crush strength of ≥60 kgf. The packing member optionally has a porosity of at least 6%, such as at least 15% or at least 20%.
B01J 8/02 - Procédés chimiques ou physiques en général, conduits en présence de fluides et de particules solidesAppareillage pour de tels procédés avec des particules immobiles, p. ex. dans des lits fixes
B01J 19/30 - Éléments de remplissage non agglomérés ou en forme, p. ex. anneaux de Raschig ou éléments de Berl en forme de selle, destinés à être versés dans l'appareil de transfert de chaleur ou de matière
An apparatus for delivering a mould including a first and a second part into a dosing position. The apparatus includes a reorientation conveyor portion comprising first and second opposed retainer members. At least one of the first and second retainer members includes a conveyor. The first and second retainer members are operable to form a separation therebetween and the reorientation conveyor portion is operable to receive the mould into the separation between the first and second retainer members with the first and second retainer members in a first orientation and then move the first and second retainer members into a second orientation while substantially maintaining the first part of the mould in the same position relative to the second part of the mould. The apparatus further includes a mould-separation portion. The reorientation conveyor portion is operable to at least partially eject the mould into the mould-separation portion when the first and second retainer members are in the second orientation. The mould-separation portion is operable to actuate at least partial separation of the first and second parts of the mould.
B28B 5/04 - Fabrication d'objets façonnés à partir du matériau dans des moules ou sur des surfaces de moulage, supportés ou constitués par des transporteurs à l'intérieur ou sur ceux-ci, quel que soit le mode de façonnage dans des moules se succédant devant un ou plusieurs postes de façonnage
B28B 1/26 - Fabrication d'objets façonnés à partir du matériau par coulée en moule poreux ou absorbant, c.-à-d. en coulant une suspension ou une dispersion du matériau dans un absorbeur de liquide ou un moule poreux, le liquide pouvant imbiber les parois du moule ou passer à travers celles-ci, p. ex. coulage de barbotineMoules à cet effet
A packing member for use in a packed bed. The packing member includes ceramic material and surface structures on the outer surface of the packing member. The packing member does not include a fluid communication intra-particle channel extending through the packing member from a first aperture on a first side of the packing member to a second aperture on a substantially opposing second side of the packing member. Also described is a supported catalyst, apparatus and a method of production.
B01J 19/30 - Éléments de remplissage non agglomérés ou en forme, p. ex. anneaux de Raschig ou éléments de Berl en forme de selle, destinés à être versés dans l'appareil de transfert de chaleur ou de matière
B01J 37/02 - Imprégnation, revêtement ou précipitation
C01B 3/38 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par réaction de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides avec des agents gazéifiants, p. ex. de l'eau, du gaz carbonique, de l'air par réaction d'hydrocarbures avec des agents gazéifiants avec des catalyseurs
C21B 13/00 - Fabrication de fer spongieux ou d'acier liquide par des procédés directs
There is described a support for a catalyst. The support is for use in a packed-bed reactor for the production of an alkylene oxide. The support comprises a ceramic material and has a pore size distribution wherein ≤2% of the pores have a size of ≤0.1 pm and/or has a specific surface area of at least 1.5 m2/g and/or has a total pore volume of ≥0.4 cm3/g. Also described is a catalyst comprising the support and a method for the production of alkylene oxide.
B01J 35/10 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général solides caractérisés par leurs propriétés de surface ou leur porosité
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MOULD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CERAMIC PACKING MEMBERS
A mould for manufacturing a packing member from a liquid ceramic composition. The mould including a first part and a second part, wherein the first part and/or the second part comprise an open mould cavity and wherein the first and second parts are operable to engage to form a closed mould cavity, wherein the mould further includes a reservoir forming member, and wherein the mould is operable to be moved from an open position in which the first and second parts are at least partially spaced such that the reservoir member forms a reservoir cavity and the mould cavity is open, to a partially closed position in which the location of the reservoir cavity has moved with respect to the mould cavity and/or the volume of the reservoir cavity has reduced, and then to a closed position in which the first and second parts are engaged such that the mould cavity is closed.
B28B 7/34 - Moules, noyaux ou mandrins en matériau particulier, p. ex. en matériau destructible
B01J 19/30 - Éléments de remplissage non agglomérés ou en forme, p. ex. anneaux de Raschig ou éléments de Berl en forme de selle, destinés à être versés dans l'appareil de transfert de chaleur ou de matière
A mould for manufacturing a packing member from a liquid ceramic composition. The mould including a first part and a second part, in which the first and/or second mould parts are resiliently deformable and the first part and/or the second part include a plurality of open mould cavities. The first and second parts are operable to engage to form closed mould cavities, and the mould is operable to be moved from an open position in which the first and second parts are partially spaced by the deformation of a mould part and in which position mould cavities are open, to a partially closed position by reducing the deformation of the mould part and in which position some of the mould cavities are closed, and then to a closed position by further reducing the deformation of the mould part and in which position the first and second parts are engaged such that the mould cavities are closed.
B28B 1/14 - Fabrication d'objets façonnés à partir du matériau par simple coulée, le matériau n'étant ni alimenté sous pression, ni réellement compacté
B28B 7/34 - Moules, noyaux ou mandrins en matériau particulier, p. ex. en matériau destructible
C04B 41/00 - Post-traitement des mortiers, du béton, de la pierre artificielle ou des céramiquesTraitement de la pierre naturelle
B01J 19/30 - Éléments de remplissage non agglomérés ou en forme, p. ex. anneaux de Raschig ou éléments de Berl en forme de selle, destinés à être versés dans l'appareil de transfert de chaleur ou de matière
An apparatus for delivering a mould comprising a first and a second part into a dosing position. The apparatus comprises a reorientation conveyor portion (102) comprising first and second opposed retainer members (106a, 106b). At least one of the first and second retainer members (106a, 106b) comprises a conveyor. The first and second retainer members (106a, 106b) are operable to form a separation therebetween and the reorientation conveyor portion (102) is operable to receive the mould (20) into the separation between the first and second retainer members (106a, 106b) with the first and second retainer members (106a, 106b) in a first orientation and then move the first and second retainer members (106a, 106b) into a second orientation while substantially maintaining the first part (400) of the mould (20) in the same position relative to the second part of the mould (500). The apparatus further comprises a mould-separation portion. The reorientation conveyor portion is operable to at least partially eject the mould into the mould-separation portion when the first and second retainer members are in the second orientation. The mould-separation portion is operable to actuate at least partial separation of the first and second parts of the mould.
B28B 5/04 - Fabrication d'objets façonnés à partir du matériau dans des moules ou sur des surfaces de moulage, supportés ou constitués par des transporteurs à l'intérieur ou sur ceux-ci, quel que soit le mode de façonnage dans des moules se succédant devant un ou plusieurs postes de façonnage
There is described a packing member for use in a packed bed. The packing member comprises ceramic material and further comprises surface structures on the outer surface of the packing member. The packing member does not comprise a fluid communication intra-particle channel extending through the packing member from a first aperture on a first side of the packing member to a second aperture on a substantially opposing second side of the packing member. Also described is a supported catalyst, apparatus and a method of production.
B01J 19/30 - Éléments de remplissage non agglomérés ou en forme, p. ex. anneaux de Raschig ou éléments de Berl en forme de selle, destinés à être versés dans l'appareil de transfert de chaleur ou de matière
B01J 35/10 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général solides caractérisés par leurs propriétés de surface ou leur porosité
B01J 37/00 - Procédés de préparation des catalyseurs, en généralProcédés d'activation des catalyseurs, en général
There is described a support for a catalyst. The support is for use in a packed-bed reactor for the production of an alkylene oxide. The support comprises ceramic material and the support has a substantially spherical or ellipsoidal macrostructure. The support further comprises surface structures and has a porosity of ≥0.35cm3/g. Also described is apparatus and a method for the production of an alkylene oxide.
B01J 35/10 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général solides caractérisés par leurs propriétés de surface ou leur porosité
B01J 37/00 - Procédés de préparation des catalyseurs, en généralProcédés d'activation des catalyseurs, en général
B01J 8/02 - Procédés chimiques ou physiques en général, conduits en présence de fluides et de particules solidesAppareillage pour de tels procédés avec des particules immobiles, p. ex. dans des lits fixes
B01J 19/30 - Éléments de remplissage non agglomérés ou en forme, p. ex. anneaux de Raschig ou éléments de Berl en forme de selle, destinés à être versés dans l'appareil de transfert de chaleur ou de matière
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Thermocouples; sheaths specially adapted for thermocouples; thermocouple cables and wires; structural components of thermocouples in the nature of thermocouple blocks and heads; thermometers, not for medical use and structural parts therefore, for use in kilns and furnaces; sheaths specially adapted for electric cables and wires; sheaths specially adapted for electronic components; sheaths specially adapted for thermocouples for use in kilns and furnaces; sheaths specially adapted for electrical components, cables and wires, for use in kilns and furnaces; sheaths specially adapted for thermocouples, sheaths specially adapted for electrical components and sheaths specially adapted for electric cables and wires, for integration into kilns and furnaces; structural parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
Measuring, detecting monitoring and controlling devices; temperature measuring instruments; thermocouples; thermocouple sheaths; thermocouple cables, blocks, wires and/or heads; thermometers; thermometers and parts therefore, for use in kilns and furnaces; temperature measuring and/or controlling instruments for use in kilns and furnaces; temperature measuring and/or controlling instruments for use at extreme temperatures; sheaths for electric cables and wires; sheaths for electronic components; temperature controllers; temperature indicators; parts, fittings and accessories for all of the aforesaid goods. Burners, boilers and heaters; industrial treatment installations; industrial ovens and furnaces (not for food or beverages); heating equipment; vacuum furnaces; electrical furnaces for metallurgical purposes; industrial furnaces for metallurgical purposes; shaped fittings for furnaces; kilns; high vacuum kilns; kilns for industrial purposes; parts, fittings and accessories for all of the aforesaid goods.
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MOULD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CERAMIC PACKING MEMBERS
A mould for manufacturing a packing member from a liquid ceramic composition, the mould comprising a first part and a second part, wherein the first part and/or the second part comprise an open mould cavity and wherein the first and second parts are operable to engage to form a closed mould cavity, wherein the mould further comprises a reservoir forming member, and wherein the mould is operable to be moved from an open position in which the first and second parts are at least partially spaced such that the reservoir member forms a reservoir cavity and the mould cavity is open, to a partially closed position in which the location of the reservoir cavity has moved with respect to the mould cavity and/or the volume of the reservoir cavity has reduced, and then to a closed position in which the first and second parts are engaged such that the mould cavity is closed.
B01J 19/30 - Éléments de remplissage non agglomérés ou en forme, p. ex. anneaux de Raschig ou éléments de Berl en forme de selle, destinés à être versés dans l'appareil de transfert de chaleur ou de matière
B28B 1/00 - Fabrication d'objets façonnés à partir du matériau
A mould for manufacturing a packing member from a liquid ceramic composition, the mould comprising a first part and a second part, wherein the first and/or second mould parts are resiliently deformable and wherein the first part and/or the second part comprise a plurality of open mould cavities, wherein the first and second parts are operable to engage to form closed mould cavities, and wherein the mould is operable to be moved from an open position in which the first and second parts are partially spaced by the deformation of a mould part and in which position mould cavities are open, to a partially closed position by reducing the deformation of the mould part and in which position some of the mould cavities are closed, and then to a closed position by further reducing the deformation of the mould part and in which position the first and second parts are engaged such that the mould cavities are closed.
B01J 19/30 - Éléments de remplissage non agglomérés ou en forme, p. ex. anneaux de Raschig ou éléments de Berl en forme de selle, destinés à être versés dans l'appareil de transfert de chaleur ou de matière
B28B 1/00 - Fabrication d'objets façonnés à partir du matériau
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Chemicals for use in industry; catalysts; catalysts for use
in the control of hydrogen emissions; catalysts for the
extraction of hydrogen; catalysts that react with methanol;
catalysts used to react methanol with steam and produce
hydrogen and carbon dioxide; catalysts for use in the oil
industry; catalysts for coating ceramic shapes; catalysts
for the extraction of hydrogen; catalysts for coating
ceramic shapes for the extraction of hydrogen; ceramic
catalysts; catalysts for use in the control of carbon
dioxide emissions; catalysts for the removal or reduction of
carbon dioxide; chemicals and catalysts for use in the
removal of sulphur and chloride; chemicals and catalysts for
the removal of chemical impurities; petroleum cracking
catalysts; catalysts for use in the cracking of
hydrocarbons; compositions for the manufacture of technical
ceramics; ceramic particles for use as a filtering medium;
ceramic materials in granule, powder or paste form for use
in industry. Refractory construction materials, not of metal; ceramic
shapes for use in refractory furnaces; ceramic shapes for
use in refractory furnaces, which are coated in catalysts;
ceramic shapes for use in refractory furnaces in order to
extract of hydrogen; ceramic shapes for use in refractory
furnaces, which are coated in catalysts for the purpose of
extraction of hydrogen; ceramic shapes for use in refractory
furnaces, which are used for purification purposes; ceramic
shapes for use in refractory furnaces, which are used for
cracking hydrocarbons; ceramic shapes for use in refractory
furnaces, which are used for converting waste chemicals into
different, more readily useable and environmentally friendly
chemicals. Treatment of materials using chemicals; processing of waste
chemicals; treatment of waste materials for the purpose of
extracting widely useable chemicals; treatment of methanol
for the extraction of hydrogen; heat treatment of waste
materials; heat treatment of metals, ores and solvents;
processing of materials in order to remove impurities;
processing of materials in order to remove sulphur and
chloride; consultancy, advisory and information in relation
to all of the aforesaid services.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Chemicals for use in industry; catalysts for use in the control of hydrogen emissions; catalysts for the extraction of hydrogen; catalysts that react with methanol; catalysts used to react methanol with steam and produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide; catalysts for use in the oil industry; catalysts for coating ceramic shapes; catalysts for the extraction of hydrogen; catalysts for coating ceramic shapes for the extraction of hydrogen; ceramic catalysts carriers for purifying or modifying gas emissions; catalysts for use in the control of carbon dioxide emissions; catalysts for the removal or reduction of carbon dioxide; chemicals and catalysts for use in the removal of sulphur and chloride; chemicals and catalysts for the removal of chemical impurities; petroleum cracking catalysts; catalysts for use in the cracking of hydrocarbons; chemical compositions for the manufacture of technical ceramics; ceramic particles for use as a filtering medium; ceramic materials in granule, powder or paste form for use in industry Refractory construction materials, not of metal; ceramic shapes for use in refractory furnaces; ceramic shapes for use in refractory furnaces, which are coated in catalysts; ceramic shapes for use in refractory furnaces in order to extract of hydrogen; ceramic shapes for use in refractory furnaces, which are coated in catalysts for the purpose of extraction of hydrogen; ceramic shapes for use in refractory furnaces, which are used for purification purposes; ceramic shapes for use in refractory furnaces, which are used for cracking hydrocarbons; ceramic shapes for use in refractory furnaces, which are used for converting waste chemicals into different, more readily useable and environmentally friendly chemicals Treatment of materials using chemicals; processing of waste chemicals; treatment of waste materials for the purpose of extracting widely useable chemicals; treatment of methanol for the extraction of hydrogen; heat treatment of waste materials; heat treatment of metals, ores and solvents; processing of materials in order to remove impurities; processing of materials in order to remove sulphur and chloride; consultancy, advisory and information in relation to all of the aforesaid services
There is described a packing member for use in a packed bed, preferably a support for use as a catalyst support in a packed bed reactor. The packing member comprises ceramic material and has a geometric surface area per volume of ≥0.7cm2/cm3 and a side crush strength of ≥250kgf; or a geometric surface area per volume of ≥1.5cm2/cm3 and a side crush strength of ≥150kgf; or a geometric surface area per volume of ≥3cm2/cm3 and a side crush strength of ≥60kgf. The packing member optionally has a porosity of at least 6%, such as at least 15% or at least 20%.
B01J 19/30 - Éléments de remplissage non agglomérés ou en forme, p. ex. anneaux de Raschig ou éléments de Berl en forme de selle, destinés à être versés dans l'appareil de transfert de chaleur ou de matière
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
13 - Armes à feu; explosifs
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
Produits et services
(1) Articles made of a mixture of metallic and ceramic materials, namely, aeroplane motor components; parts of agitators; parts of compressors and pumps; bearings; machine blades; parts of blowing machinery; brushes for electrical machinery; parts of centrifugal mills; chucks; parts of clutches; parts of coal cutting machines; parts of combustion engines; parts of crushers; crushing rolls; cutters; dashpot plungers; parts of drilling machines; drills; parts of steam ejectors; parts of explosion engines; including sparking plugs; feed rollers; filters; gearings; parts of grinding mills; parts of heat engines and heat motors; parts of presses; parts of looms, e.g. thread guides;parts of mine borers; parts of ore treatment machinery; blades of pounding machines; parts of sand blast machines; sharpening apparatus and appliances; parts of turbines; such as blades etc; parts of trimming machines; parts of amplifying apparatus; parts of assaying instruments; electric collectors; electrical contacts; crucibles; crystals for detectors; parts of electric control apparatus; electricity conductors; parts of experimental furnaces; motor components; pyrometer sheaths; electric resistances; thermionic valve components; furnaces and kilns and parts thereof; lamps and lighting appliances and parts thereof; parts for aeronautical machines and appliances; brake linings, blocks or shoes; parts of traction engines; parts of motor vehicles; parts of combustion motors; armaments and projectiles e.g. rocket components and guided missiles.
