Patent ID: 7518092
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: B01J

Abstract:
1. A processing apparatus comprising: a vessel including an inner surface defining a chamber configured to hold a reaction mixture, wherein the vessel further includes a port configured to introduce the reaction mixture, including at least one reactant and at least one catalyst, to the chamber and to release at least one product with or without the at least one catalyst from the chamber; a guide including a first portion that extends into the chamber and is at least partially in contact with the reaction mixture, the guide being configured to propagate electromagnetic energy; a first launch supported by the guide and disposed at least partially within the vessel, the first launch including a second portion that is in contact with the reaction mixture, the first launch being configured to launch a first portion of the electromagnetic energy from the guide into the reaction mixture; and a second launch supported by the guide and including a third portion that extends into the chamber and that is in contact with the reaction mixture, the second launch configured to launch a second portion of the electromagnetic energy from the guide into the reaction mixture.