Patent ID: 7771156
Filing Date: 2010-08-10
Classification: B01J

Abstract:
1. A method for delivering a plurality of reactor monoliths into an interior of a reactor, comprising: extending at least one tubular member into an interior of a reactor such that a first end of the at least one tubular member is located near an opening in the reactor, and a second end of the at least one tubular member is inserted into the interior of the reactor, said tubular member having an outer wall defining an interior space adapted to allow sliding movement of a reactor monolith therethrough, and a plurality of engagement members located within the interior space of the at least one tubular member and spaced along a length thereof, each engagement member actuable between an extended position and a retracted position; and controlling the plurality of engagement members such that each engagement member actuates between the extended position, thereby preventing sliding movement of the monolith through the tube, and the retracted position, thereby allowing the monolith to slide past the engagement member within the tube.