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Abstract

The invention provides a thin film tube reactor, including an elongate tube that is rotatable about its longitudinal axis. A mixing plate rotatable about the tube's longitudinal axis may be positioned within the tube near the inlet. A plurality of fluid process components are fed into the tube and directed toward the mixing plate. In the absence of the mixing plate, the process components are directed toward the inner surface of the tube. Heating and cooling elements surround the tube to control the process temperature at particular points along the tube. A structured surface that is integral with or affixed to the inner surface of the tube immobilizes a catalyst slurry applied to the inner surface. A separation reservoir includes an end plate with a plurality of radially spaced outlet ports for controlling the output of the products from said separation reservoir.

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First Claim