Patent ID: 7052654
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: B01J,C10G

Abstract:
1. A multiphase mixing system for distributing vapor and liquid across a downflow reactor, comprising: a collection tray for receiving vapor and liquid, wherein the collection tray includes an upwardly protecting sub-region; a mixing chamber below the collection tray having at least one outlet opening for the downward passage of vapor and liquid; at least one conduit extending through the collection tray into the mixing chamber for permitting the flow of vapor and liquid from above the collection tray and into the mixing chamber; and at least one vapor slipstream passageway extending through the upwardly projecting sub-region for permitting the flow of a vapor slipstream from above the collection tray and into the mixing chamber, wherein each of the at least one vapor slipstream passageway includes a vapor conduit, wherein the vapor conduit extends through the upwardly projecting sub-region.