Lg chem, ltd. (20240299897). Bubble Column Reactor simplified abstract
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Bubble Column Reactor
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Moon Sub Hwang of Daejeon (KR)
Jeong Seok Lee of Daejeon (KR)
Kyung Seog Youk of Daejeon (KR)
Bubble Column Reactor - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240299897 titled 'Bubble Column Reactor
The abstract describes a bubble column reactor designed for the reaction of a gaseous reactant in a liquid medium. The reactor includes a reaction zone, a disengaging section, and a condensation zone.
- The reaction zone carries out the reaction of a gaseous reactant in a liquid medium.
- The disengaging section is located above the reaction zone and allows a first gas stream to rise from the reaction zone into it.
- The condensation zone is situated above the disengaging section and facilitates the introduction of a second gas stream rising from the disengaging section.
- The diameter of the condensation zone is larger than the diameter of the disengaging section.
Potential Applications: - Chemical industry for various reactions involving gaseous reactants and liquid mediums. - Environmental applications for gas-liquid reactions in pollution control processes.
Problems Solved: - Efficient separation of gas streams in a bubble column reactor. - Enhanced condensation of gases for further processing.
Benefits: - Improved reaction efficiency. - Better control over gas-liquid separation. - Increased productivity in chemical processes.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Bubble Column Reactor for Gas-Liquid Reactions This technology can be utilized in chemical manufacturing plants, environmental engineering firms, and research laboratories for optimizing gas-liquid reactions.
Questions about Bubble Column Reactors: 1. How does the design of the condensation zone contribute to the efficiency of the reactor? - The larger diameter of the condensation zone allows for better condensation of gases, improving overall reactor performance. 2. What are the key differences between a bubble column reactor and other types of reactors used in chemical processes? - Bubble column reactors are specifically designed for gas-liquid reactions, offering unique advantages in certain applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
provided is a bubble column reactor including a reaction zone configured to carry out a reaction of a gaseous reactant in a liquid reaction medium; a disengaging section provided above the reaction zone and configured such that a first gas stream rising from the reaction zone is introduced into the disengaging section; and a condensation zone provided above the disengaging section and configured such that a second gas stream rising from the disengaging section is introduced into the condensation zone, wherein a diameter of the condensation zone is greater than a diameter of the disengaging section.
