Reaction method and reactor therefor

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure: Disclosed herein are a method for carrying out a catalytic chemical reaction in the presence of a granular catalyst under conditions such that both the reactants and the reaction product are gaseous at the temperature and pressure of the reaction and a reactor, useful for practicing the above method. According to the present invention, a vertically extending annular, intercylinder space, defined between a cylindrical outer catalyst retainer and a cylinder inner catalyst retainer is divided by radially extending vertical partition walls into a plurality of chambers. Heat-exchanging tubes are disposed vertically in at least one of the chambers. A granular catalyst …