Contactor apparatus and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10836637
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16525042

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Embodiments of the invention are directed to a contactor apparatus for degassing liquid sulfur, in order to separate the liquid sulfur from the process vapors. As such, the liquid sulfur is at least partially degassed to reduce off-gassing of dangerous gases during storage and transportation without the need for additional equipment to degas the liquid sulfur during or after storage. The contactor apparatus may receive liquid sulfur and degassing gas, which are passed through a catalyst zone, which along with the degassing gas degasses the liquid sulfur. The contactor apparatus is structured such that a catalyst within the catalyst zone is constrained within and prevented from flowing out, while still allowing the flow of liquid sulfur and degassing gas.

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CONTROLS SOUTHEAST INC12201 NATIONS FORD ROAD PINEVILLE NC 28134

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Forbes, Brandon W Fort Mill, US 9 10
Willingham, Thomas C Weddington, US 6 9

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