Patent ID: 8371741
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: B01F,C10G

Abstract:
1. A system for a hydrodesulfurization, hydrodenitrogenation, or hydrofinishing catalytic reaction comprising: at least one high shear mixing device comprising at least one rotor and at least one stator separated by a shear gap in the range of from about 0.02 mm to about 5 mm, wherein the shear gap is the minimum distance between the at least one rotor and the at least stator, and wherein the high shear mixing device is configured to produce a dispersion of hydrogen-containing gas bubbles in a liquid phase; a pump configured for delivering a liquid stream comprising liquid phase to the high shear mixing device; and a vessel configured for receiving the dispersion from the high shear device and for maintaining a predetermined bulk pressure and temperature for the hydrodesulfurization, hydrodenitrogenation, or hydrofinishing catalytic reaction.