Computerized monorail catalyst handling process and system for resid hydrotreating units

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An improved catalyst handling process and system is provided to safely, effectively, and automatically transport catalyst by remote control to and from resid hydrotreating units. The process and equipment feature computerized monorail equipment for efficiently transporting special fresh catalyst containers and spent catalyst containers. Various electronic equipment is provided to electronically detect the type of catalyst stored in the catalyst containers. Lift elevators, four-prong liftfork trucks, remote control tilting mechanisms catalyst, transfer lines, deoiler units bridge cranes, and other, transport vehicles as described, can also be used.