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FCC spent catalyst distributor

  • US 20050019228A1
  • Filed: 08/25/2004
  • Published: 01/27/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for distributing spent catalyst into a fluidized catalytic cracking regenerator, said apparatus comprising:

  • a fluidized hopper to collect catalyst;

    an air distributor located at the bottom of the hopper having one or more nozzles to provide regeneration air as fluidization gas and provide a hydraulic head to assist catalyst flow; and

    a horizontally extended header in communication with the hopper having a plurality of horizontally extended outlet arms for distributing catalyst near the top of the catalyst bed within the regenerator.

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