An arrangement for loading particles through an opening using an upwardly-facing, flexible sheet so that, when particles rest on the flexible sheet and the sheet flexes, the flexing of the sheet breaks up bridges formed by the particles.

An arrangement for loading particles through an opening using an upwardly-facing, flexible sheet so that, when particles rest on the flexible sheet and the sheet flexes, the flexing of the sheet breaks up bridges formed by the particles.

A tubular flow module includes at least two concentric tubes with spiral features, wherein first tube is coaxially arranged inside a second tube and each tube has a maximum diameter and a minimum diameter, wherein the maximum diameter of first tube is larger than the minimum diameter of second tube, defining a flow path for fluids between first and second tubes. A tubular flow module system and use of the tubular flow module is also disclosed.

A device for centering a temperature measurement device inside a tube reactor that will be filled with catalyst, including a single inflatable bladder mechanically and fluidically attached to a centering ring.

A device for centering a temperature measurement device inside a tube reactor that will be filled with catalyst, including a single inflatable bladder mechanically and fluidically attached to a centering ring.

The invention relates to a commercially viable modular ceramic oxygen transport membrane system for utilizing heat generated in reactively-driven oxygen transport membrane tubes to generate steam, heat process fluid and/or provide energy to carry out endothermic chemical reactions. The system provides for improved thermal coupling of oxygen transport membrane tubes to steam generation tubes or process heater tubes or reactor tubes for efficient and effective radiant heat transfer.

A method of reacting a first compound with a second compound, wherein the first compound has a GHS hazard identification of GHS06 and is obtainable from the reaction of at least one first fluid precursor compound and one second fluid precursor compound and wherein the second compound is capable of a chemical reaction with the first compound is provided

A method of reacting a first compound with a second compound, wherein the first compound has a GHS hazard identification of GHS06 and is obtainable from the reaction of at least one first fluid precursor compound and one second fluid precursor compound and wherein the second compound is capable of a chemical reaction with the first compound is provided

Methods and apparatus for compact and easily maintainable waste reformation. Some embodiments include a rotary oven reformer adapted and configured to provide synthesis gas from organic waste. Some embodiments include a rotary oven with simplified operation both as to reformation of the waste, usage of the synthesized gas and other products, and easy removal of the finished waste products, preferably in a unit of compact size for use in austere settings. Yet other embodiments include Fischer-Tropsch reactors of synthesized gas. Some of these reactors include heat exchanging assemblies that provide self-cleaning effects, efficient utilization of waste heat, and ease of cleaning.

The invention relates to a process for performing a Fischer Tropsch reaction in a reactor comprising at least two reactor tubes, a coolant chamber, and a gas distribution system below the coolant chamber, whereby at least two reactor tubes extend through the coolant chamber and one or more highly porous catalysts, said catalyst(s) having a size of at least 1 mm and comprising a porous body and a catalyst material, whereby the porous body has a porosity within the range of between 50 and 98 volume %.