.~.~ Processes including downward movement of particles
DEFINITION
Classification: 208/304
(under subclass 299) Processes wherein the solid catalyst or adsorbent move downwardly in a contacting chamber.
(1) Note. The solids may flow downwardly as a gravitating compact bed or as freely falling bodies.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
165+, for mineral oil conversion processes in which the oil is contacted with a downwardly moving compact bed of solids.
176, for mineral oil conversion process in which the oil is contacted with solids moving downwardly other than as a gravitating compact bed, and other than in suspension.