Patent Number: 040627268
Section: claims

1. A reactor system comprising a pressure vessel having at least one inlet and one outlet nozzle, a distribution hoop located within the vessel, the hoop having an opening facing the outlet nozzle, an impervious means interposed between the vessel and the hoop to define a fluid flow channel extending from the opening to the outlet nozzle, said means including a seal ring abutting the vessel and a bellows interposed between the ring and the hoop, said bellows urging the ring toward the vessel to maintain sealing contact therebetween. 2. A reactor system according to claim 1 wherein the impervious means includes a compression ring abutting the hoop and fixedly connected to said bellows. 3. A reactor system according to claim 2 wherein the compression ring includes a circular flange disposed in spaced surrounding relation to said bellows. 4. A reactor system according to claim 2 wherein the compression ring includes a circular flange disposed within said bellows in spaced relation therewith.