Abstract: The present subject matter relates an apparatus (120) for distributing polyphasic fluid mixture to a catalyst bed in a downflow reactor (100). The apparatus (120) comprises a distributor tray (140) comprising a plurality of distributor units (150). The distributor unit (150) comprises an inner tube (210), an outer tube (220) disposed outside and concentric to the inner tube (210), a cover (346), a cap plate (350), and a gas inlet (358). The inner tube comprises a first aperture (314) to allow liquid to enter the inner tube (210) and a solid insert (326). The solid insert (326) forms a narrow passage (330). The outer tube (220) comprises a slot (338) to allow liquid from the distributor tray (140) to enter an annular portion (342).

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a process for obtaining an aromatic lean stream and an aromatic rich stream from a hydrocarbon feed, the process comprising: (a) obtaining a hydrocarbon feed; and (b) contacting the hydrocarbon feed with a solvent selected from a group consisting of alkyl aromatic hydrophilic polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycols, and combinations thereof to obtain an aromatic lean stream and an aromatic rich stream. It further discloses a simultaneous process to obtain an aromatic lean stream and an aromatic rich stream. The present disclosure also discloses a process for obtaining de-aromatized kerosene from a hydrocarbon feed. Additionally, the present disclosure discloses a process for obtaining BTX from a hydrocarbon feed.

Abstract: A quench mixing device (100, 200, 300) is disclosed for mixing multiphase process fluids in 5 the inter-bed region of a concurrent downflow reactor (10) for obtaining homogeneity of the temperature and chemical composition of the mixed stream. The quench mixing device comprises of outer mixing zone (109), inner mixing zone (120), swirl mixing zone (151) and exit zone. Due to the position of the disperser (142), the liquid coming from above is dispersed in droplets. The fluid impact on the other side of the outer mixing zone. The gas is bubbled into 0 liquid in the inner mixing zone. The fluids enter the swirl mixing zone via two-phase duct (131) which is shaped to have low pressure loss and high velocity at the outlet to induce dispersed regime. The outlet of the two-phase duct is placed such that liquid is injected into the swirl zone below liquid surface, causing increased momentum for inducing liquid swirl in the swirl zone and increased number of rotations.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates an apparatus (120) for distributing polyphasic fluid mixture to a catalyst bed in a downflow reactor (100). The apparatus (120) comprises a distributor tray (140) comprising a plurality of distributor units (150). The distributor unit (150) comprises an inner tube (210), an outer tube (220) disposed outside and concentric to the inner tube (210), a cover (346), a cap plate (350), and a gas inlet (358). The inner tube comprises a first aperture (314) to allow liquid to enter the inner tube (210) and a solid insert (326). The solid insert (326) forms a narrow passage (330). The outer tube (220) comprises a slot (338) to allow liquid from the distributor tray (140) to enter an annular portion (342).

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a process for obtaining an aromatic lean stream and an aromatic rich stream from a hydrocarbon feed, the process comprising: (a) obtaining a hydrocarbon feed; and (b) contacting the hydrocarbon feed with a solvent selected from a group consisting of alkyl aromatic hydrophilic polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycols, and combinations thereof to obtain an aromatic lean stream and an aromatic rich stream. It further discloses a simultaneous process to obtain an aromatic lean stream and an aromatic rich stream. The present disclosure also discloses a process for obtaining de-aromatized kerosene from a hydrocarbon feed. Additionally, the present disclosure discloses a process for obtaining BTX from a hydrocarbon feed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process to obtain de-aromatized hydrocarbon solvents from a heavy hydrocarbon stream. The process comprises hydrotreatment and selective hydrogenation of a heavy hydrocarbon stream at optimized process conditions. De-aromatized hydrocarbon solvents are characterized by aromatic content of less than 100 ppm, and sulphur content of less than 10 ppm. The de-aromatized hydrocarbon solvents thus obtained is suitable for use in applications such as printing inks, paint, coatings, metal working fluids, industrial and institutional cleaning, adhesives, sealants, and in drilling fluids.