US Patent 7678957 Alkylation process with catalyst transfer

Patent 7678957 was granted and assigned to Honeywell UOP on March, 2010 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Current Assignee

Honeywell UOP

Patent Jurisdiction

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Number

7678957

Date of Patent

March 16, 2010

Patent Application Number

11095835

Date Filed

March 31, 2005

Patent Primary Examiner

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In Suk Bullock

Patent abstract

A system and/or process for alkylating hydrocarbons which includes an improved method of safely handling alkylation catalyst is disclosed. The process includes passing the alkylation catalyst from a settler vessel to a catalyst receiving vessel, via a catalyst cooler, for containment therein in the presence of a condensible gas. Also disclosed is a method for controlling the pressure in the catalyst receiving vessel by controlling the rate of removal of vapors.