Patent ID: 8202498
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
Classification: B01J

Abstract:
1. A reactor system, comprising: (a) a reactor shell; (b) a primary feed distribution unit disposed within the reactor shell; and (c) at least one secondary feed distribution unit disposed beneath the primary feed distribution unit within the reactor shell, wherein: (d) the primary feed distribution unit comprises a primary deflector plate and a first nozzle tray disposed beneath the deflector plate; and (e) the at least one secondary feed distribution unit comprises a collection tray and a second nozzle tray disposed beneath the collection tray, wherein each of the first nozzle tray and the second nozzle tray comprises a plurality of nozzles, the nozzles each comprising a nozzle body including a distal body portion having at least one liquid inlet configured for the passage of liquid therethrough, the distal body portion defining a substantially cylindrical distal void, wherein each liquid inlet is disposed tangentially to an inner surface of the distal body portion.