Dense Loading is a technology that maximises catalyst performance in the reactor and the general performance of the reactor itself. Commonly used in the petroleum refining and petrochemical industries. It offers the following advantages :
- Controls local differential pressure build-up and prevents the generation of hot spots
- Improves liquid / gas distribution
- Increases reactor processing capacity
The flat loading of catalysts at a uniform density, without damaging the catalyst, is vital to reactor operations.
However, conventional Dense Loading methods have, at times, caused flow maldistribution, differential pressure build-up, and other such problems stemming from
catalyst damage resulting from uneven loading density or loading surface and poor
loading machine performance.