Multi-compartment reactor and method for controlling retention time in a multi-compartment reactor

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PATENT NO 9827547
APP PUB NO 20150050188A1
SERIAL NO

13972439

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A method is disclosed for controlling retention time in a reactor, such as an autoclave, having a plurality of compartments separated by dividers with underflow openings. A retention time of the reaction mixture is calculated and compared with an optimal retention time, and the volumes of the reaction mixture in the compartments are adjusted while maintaining the flow rate of the reaction mixture, so as to change the retention time to a value which is closer to the optimal retention time. The reactor may include a level sensor in the last compartment for generating volume data; a control valve for controlling the liquid level in the last compartment; and a controller which receives volume data from the level sensor and controls operation of the control valve.

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  • HATCH LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fraser, Kevin S Mississauga, CA 7 69
McCombe, William E Georgetown, CA 3 3
Pearson, Murray S Oakville, CA 4 7

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