Patent ID: 6776963
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: B01J,C40B,G01N

Abstract:
A multiple parallel catalytic reactor assembly comprising:a) a plurality of bottoms, each bottom having a closed end and an open end, said plurality of bottoms supported by a single first support; b) a plurality of tops supported by a single second support, said plurality of tops engaged with said open ends of the plurality of bottoms to form a plurality of independent reaction chambers; c) a plurality of vessels, each vessel having a fluid permeable end and an open end, said vessels containing catalyst, said vessels contained within said independent reaction chambers with said open ends of said vessels aligned with said open end of said bottoms; d) a plurality of microporous structures in alignment with said open ends of said vessels, e) a plurality of first fluid conduits in fluid communication with the plurality of said independent reaction chambers; and f) a plurality of second fluid conduits in fluid communication with the plurality of said independent reaction chambers.