Title of invention: Catalytic reactor
Technical field
[0001]
　The present disclosure relates to catalytic reactors.
Background technology
[0002]
　For example, in a denitration device installed in a thermal power plant or the like, a catalyst is housed in a reactor of the denitration device (see Patent Document 1).
　Further, for example, in a plant for purifying the product gas obtained by the gasification of coal or heavy oil, of sulfur compounds contained in the product gas, COS and (carbonyl sulfide) H 2 is converted to S (hydrogen sulfide) The catalyst is housed in the reactor for this purpose (see Patent Document 2).
Prior art literature
Patent documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 4436005
Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent No. 37645868
Outline of the invention
Problems to be solved by the invention
[0004]
　As the catalyst housed in the reactor described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 described above, for example, a catalyst having a honeycomb structure having a structure in which a plurality of flow paths extending in the axial direction are formed can be used. A catalyst having such a honeycomb structure can be formed into a cylindrical shape or a quadrangular prism shape by extrusion molding, but the radial dimension depends on the size of the mold used for extrusion molding.
　Therefore, like the reactors described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 described above, in the reactor used in the plant, the dimensions are set in the radial direction of the reactor, that is, in the direction orthogonal to the flow direction of the gas flowing in the reactor. On the other hand, the size of the catalyst having a honeycomb structure is small. Therefore, in the reactor used in the plant like the reactors described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 described above, a plurality of catalysts having a honeycomb structure are arranged in the radial direction of the reactor.
[0005]
　When a plurality of catalysts having a honeycomb structure are arranged in the radial direction of the reactor in this way, for example, if there is a gap between the catalyst and the inner peripheral surface of the reactor, the gas bypasses the catalyst from the gap. It will flow and the gas cannot be efficiently contacted with the catalyst. Therefore, it is conceivable to suppress the gas flowing through the gap, but the above-mentioned Patent Documents 1 and 2 do not disclose a specific measure for suppressing the gas flowing through the gap.
[0006]
　In view of the above circumstances, at least one embodiment of the present invention aims to efficiently bring the fluid flowing in the catalytic reactor into contact with a catalyst having a honeycomb structure.
Means to solve problems
[0007]
(1) The catalyst reactor according to at least one embodiment of the present invention
　includes a catalyst unit including at least one catalyst having a honeycomb structure having a structure in which a plurality of flow paths extending in the axial direction are formed, and the
　catalyst unit. a reactor enclosure for containing a
　, a seal plate which closes the space between the inner periphery of the outer peripheral and the reactor housing of the catalyst unit
includes a,
　the sealing plate, said reactor enclosure in said catalytic unit At the upstream end of the flow of the flowing fluid, the space between the outer circumference of the catalyst unit and the inner circumference of the reactor housing is closed.
[0008]
　According to the configuration of (1) above, the seal plate suppresses the flow of the fluid that tries to bypass between the outer circumference of the catalyst unit and the inner circumference of the reactor housing, so that the fluid is efficiently brought into contact with the catalyst. be able to.
[0009]
(2) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (1) above, the
　catalyst unit has a quadrangular prism shape extending in the axial direction, and the
　reactor housing has a cylindrical shape.
[0010]
　According to the configuration of (2) above, a gap is generated between the square columnar side surface of the catalyst unit and the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical reactor housing, but the gap can be closed by the seal plate. , The fluid can be efficiently brought into contact with the catalyst.
[0011]
(3) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (2) above, a plurality of the catalyst units are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction and arranged in the reactor housing.
[0012]
　According to the configuration of (3) above, when a plurality of square column-shaped catalyst units are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction, the outer periphery of the arranged catalyst units and the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical reactor housing are aligned. Although a gap is generated between the gaps, the gap can be closed with a seal plate, so that the fluid can be efficiently brought into contact with the catalyst.
[0013]
(4) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (3) above, a plurality of the catalyst units are arranged in a grid pattern in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction and arranged in the reactor housing.
[0014]
　According to the configuration of (4) above, a gap is generated between the outer circumference of a plurality of catalyst units arranged in a grid pattern and the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical reactor housing, and the gap is closed with a seal plate. Therefore, the fluid can be efficiently brought into contact with the catalyst.
[0015]
(5) In some embodiments, in the configurations (2) to (4) above, the catalyst unit includes a casing that integrally holds the catalyst.
[0016]
　According to the configuration of (5) above, since the casing holds the catalyst, the catalyst unit can be easily attached to and detached from the reactor housing.
[0017]
(6) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (3) or (4), the
　catalyst unit includes a casing that integrally holds the catalyst, and the
　seal plates are arranged in a plurality. It is fixed to the casing of the catalyst unit and the reactor housing at the outermost peripheral position of the catalyst unit.
[0018]
　According to the configuration (6) above, by fixing the seal plate to the casing of the catalyst unit at the outermost peripheral position of the plurality of arranged catalyst units and the reactor housing, the effect of sealing the fluid by the seal plate is achieved. Can be enhanced.
[0019]
(7) In some embodiments, in the above configuration (5) or (6),
　at least two of the casing which are arranged in the vertical direction but are coupled, the coupled body of the catalytic unit is formed,
　the connection The upper end of the body is fixed to the reactor casing via the seal plate, and the lower end is supported from below by a support member fixed to the reactor casing.
[0020]
　According to the configuration of (7) above, each of the plurality of catalyst units arranged in the vertical direction is fixed to the reactor housing via a seal plate without forming a connecting body, and is supported by a support member from below. It is possible to reduce the number of fixed points above the catalyst unit and the number of supported points from below as compared with the case of
[0021]
(8) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (7) above, the
　plurality of the connecting bodies are arranged apart from each other in the vertical direction, and
　each of the plurality of the connecting bodies has the upper end thereof. It is fixed to the reactor housing via a seal plate, and the lower end is supported from below by a support member fixed to the reactor housing.
[0022]
　According to the configuration of (8) above, the upper end of each of the connecting bodies arranged vertically separated is fixed to the reactor housing, so that the posture of the connecting bodies can be stabilized. Further, since each of the connecting bodies arranged apart from each other in the vertical direction is supported from below by the support member, a case where a plurality of connecting bodies are further connected in the vertical direction and the lowermost connecting body is supported by the supporting member. In comparison, the load on each connector can be reduced, and the load from the connector acting on the reactor housing can be dispersed.
[0023]
(9) In some embodiments, in the configurations (5) to (8), a
　plurality of the catalysts are arranged side by side in a state where the adjacent catalysts face each other in the square column shape. The
　casing is formed so as to surround the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts arranged side by side.
[0024]
　According to the configuration of (9) above, since a plurality of catalysts can be integrally held by the casing, for example, a plurality of catalysts can be attached to and detached from the reactor housing at once by attaching and detaching one catalyst unit to and from the reactor housing. Therefore, the efficiency of catalyst replacement work and the like can be improved.
[0025]
(10) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (9) above, a plurality of the catalysts are arranged in a grid pattern.
[0026]
　According to the configuration of (10) above, a plurality of catalysts arranged in a grid pattern can be integrally held by the casing. Therefore, for example, a plurality of catalyst units can be attached to and detached from the reactor housing. Since the catalyst can be attached to and detached from the reactor casing at once, the efficiency of catalyst replacement work and the like can be improved.
[0027]
(11) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (9) or (10), the
　sealing member arranged between the catalysts arranged adjacent to each other and between the catalyst and the casing
is provided. Further prepare.
[0028]
　According to the configuration of (11) above, since the sealing member suppresses the flow of the fluid that tries to bypass the catalyst inside the catalyst unit, the fluid can be efficiently brought into contact with the catalyst.
[0029]
(12) In some embodiments, in the configurations (9) to (11)
　above, the casing has four side walls surrounding the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts, and the first of the four side walls. It has a first member forming a side wall and a second side wall connected to the first side wall, and a second member forming a third side wall of the four side walls and a fourth side wall connected to the third side wall. By connecting the first member and the second member, the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts is surrounded.
[0030]
　According to the configuration (12) above, the plurality of catalysts can be integrally held by the first member and the second member having a simple configuration.
[0031]
(13) In some embodiments, in the configurations (9) to (11), the
　casing has four side walls surrounding the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts, and the first of the four side walls. The first plate member forming the side wall, the second plate member forming the second side wall of the four side walls, the third plate member forming the third side wall of the four side walls, and the above four. It has a fourth plate member constituting the fourth side wall of the two side walls, connects the first plate member and the second plate member, and connects the second plate member and the third plate member. Then, the third plate member and the fourth plate member are coupled, and the fourth plate member and the first plate member are coupled to surround the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts.
[0032]
　According to the configuration (13) above, the plurality of catalysts can be integrally held by the first plate member to the fourth plate member having a simple configuration.
[0033]
(14) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (13), the first plate member, the second plate member, the third plate member, and the fourth plate member have different structures and sizes. It is the same plate member.
[0034]
　According to the configuration of (14) above, there is only one type of plate member, that is, since there is no difference in structure and size between the first plate member and the fourth plate member, the four plate members are combined. When assembling the casing, the four plate members can be assembled without distinction, which facilitates assembly. In addition, the cost of the plate member can be suppressed.
[0035]
(15) In some embodiments, in the configuration of (14) above,
　the first plate member is one end portion to be coupled to the second plate member and the other end to be coupled to the fourth plate member. has a section,
　the second plate member has one end coupled to the third plate member, and has a second end portion coupled to the first plate member,
　the third plate member, said The fourth plate member has one end portion to be coupled to the fourth plate member and the other end portion to be coupled to the second plate member, and
　the fourth plate member has one end portion to be coupled to the first plate member and the other end portion. The
　casing has the other end portion to be connected to the third plate member, and the casing connects the one end portion of the first plate member and the other end portion of the second plate member to the second plate member. The one end of the third plate member and the other end of the third plate member are connected, and the one end of the third plate member and the other end of the fourth plate member are connected to form the fourth plate member. By connecting the one end portion of the above and the other end portion of the first plate member, the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts is surrounded.
[0036]
　According to the configuration of (15) above, since it has the configuration of (14) above, when assembling a casing by combining four plate members, one end of one plate member is not distinguished without distinguishing the four plate members. The casing can be assembled and the assembly becomes easy only by repeating the connection between the casing and the other end of the other plate member.
Effect of the invention
[0037]
　According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the fluid flowing in the catalytic reactor can be efficiently contacted with the catalyst having a honeycomb structure.
A brief description of the drawing
[0038]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a pretreatment unit which is a part of a gas refining plant as an example of a plant in which a catalytic reactor according to some embodiments is used.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic structure of a catalytic reactor according to some embodiments.
FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a catalyst unit according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a catalyst unit according to another embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a connected body to which the catalyst units according to the embodiment are connected.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a conversion unit in which connections are arranged in a grid pattern.
7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 2. FIG.
8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 2. FIG.
Mode for carrying out the invention
[0039]
　Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative arrangements, etc. of the components described as embodiments or shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to this, but are merely explanatory examples. Absent.
　For example, expressions that represent relative or absolute arrangements such as "in a certain direction", "along a certain direction", "parallel", "orthogonal", "center", "concentric" or "coaxial" are exact. Not only does it represent such an arrangement, but it also represents a state of relative displacement with tolerances or angles and distances to the extent that the same function can be obtained.
　For example, expressions such as "same", "equal", and "homogeneous" that indicate that things are in the same state not only represent exactly the same state, but also have tolerances or differences to the extent that the same function can be obtained. It shall also represent the state of existence.
　For example, the expression representing a shape such as a quadrangular shape or a cylindrical shape not only represents a shape such as a quadrangular shape or a cylindrical shape in a geometrically strict sense, but also an uneven portion or chamfering within a range where the same effect can be obtained. The shape including the part and the like shall also be represented.
　On the other hand, the expressions "equipped", "equipped", "equipped", "included", or "have" one component are not exclusive expressions that exclude the existence of other components.
[0040]
　FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a pretreatment unit which is a part of a gas refining plant as an example of a plant in which the catalytic reactor according to some embodiments is used.
　The gas refining plant according to FIG. 1 is a plant that refines the produced gas obtained by gasifying coal as a raw material.
[0041]
　In the gasification furnace (not shown), for example, coal is gasified using air or oxygen as a gasifying agent, and a produced gas A containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen as main components is generated.
　As described above, the generated gas A using coal as a raw material and air or oxygen as a gasifying agent usually contains H 2 S (sulfur compound) of about 1000 to 1500 ppm and COS (sulfur compound) of about 100 to 1000 ppm. It is contained.
　As shown in FIG. 1, the generated gas A is first introduced into the cyclone 1 and the porous filter 2 in sequence, and has a configuration in which relatively large-diameter dust and fine dust are separated and removed.
[0042]
　A heat exchanger 3 (heat exchanger for reheating) is provided in the wake of the porous filter 2, and the gas A4 after being purified by the heat of the gas A1 derived from the porous filter 2 is heated to heat the gas A5. It is configured to be discharged as. The gas A1 is configured to be cooled by being deprived of heat by the heat exchanger 3.
[0043]
　On the downstream of the heat exchanger 3, the COS H 2 catalyst to be converted to S is loaded, generated after the catalytic reactor 10 in accordance with some embodiments is provided, which is cooled by the heat exchanger 3 most COS in the gas A2 is H by catalytic reactor 10 2 is converted into S, and is discharged as a gas A3 containing little COS.
[0044]
　A heat exchanger 11 (heat exchanger for preheating) is provided in the wake of the catalyst reactor 10, and the gas A4 after being purified by the heat of the gas A3 derived from the catalyst reactor 10 is heated. It has a structure of On the contrary, the gas A3 is cooled by being deprived of heat by the heat exchanger 11.
[0045]
　A cooling tower 12 is installed in the wake of the heat exchanger 11 to bring the gas A3 into gas-liquid contact with the coolant B1 before introducing the gas A3 into a desulfurization portion (not shown) described later.
　In this case, the cooling tower 12 is a so-called filling type gas-liquid contact tower, and the cooling liquid B1 containing water stored in the bottom of the tower as a main component is sucked up by the circulation pump 13 and is sucked up from the spray pipe 14 at the top of the tower. The structure is such that the water is injected, flows down through the filler 15 while in gas-liquid contact with the gas A3, returns to the bottom of the tower, and circulates.
[0046]
　The circulation line of the circulation pump 13 is provided with a cooler 16 that cools the coolant B1 using industrial water or the like as a refrigerant, in which the heat of the gas A3 is indirectly recovered. Further, in the cooling tower 12, the gas A3 is cooled by contact with the coolant B.
[0047]
　Further, in the pretreatment section of this example shown in FIG. 1, a heater 17 is provided in addition to the heat exchanger 11 described above as the preheating means of the present invention. The heater 17 is arranged on the wake side of the heat exchanger 11 in the discharge line of the gas A4 after the purification treatment, and the gas A4 is generated by heat energy such as high-temperature steam supplied from outside the system of the apparatus configuration shown in FIG. Is to heat further.
[0048]
　In the desulfurization section (not shown), H 2 S is removed from the gas A3 by bringing the gas A3 cooled in the cooling tower 12 into gas-liquid contact with the absorbing liquid . The gas A4 after the H 2 S is removed is heated by the above-mentioned heat exchanger 11, the heater 17, and the heat exchanger 3 to become the treated gas A5. The treated gas A5 is supplied to, for example, a gas turbine of a combined cycle system.
[0049]
　FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic structure of the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of the catalyst unit 104 according to another embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a connecting body 105 to which the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment is connected. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the conversion unit 106 in which the connecting bodies 105 are arranged in a grid pattern.
[0050]
　The catalytic reactor 10 according to some embodiments has a reactor housing 101 having a cylindrical shape extending in the vertical direction and a honeycomb structure having a structure in which a plurality of flow paths extending in the axial direction are formed. A catalyst unit 104 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) including the catalyst 102 is provided.
　Here, the axial direction refers to the extending direction of the flow path (cell) 102a (see FIGS. 3 and 4) in the catalyst 102 having a honeycomb structure. In some embodiments, the catalyst 102 is arranged in the reactor housing 101 such that the extending direction of the flow path 102a coincides with the direction of the main flow of gas in the reactor housing 101, as described below. Will be done. Therefore, in some embodiments, when the catalyst 102 is arranged in the catalyst reactor 10, the axial direction is the same as the extending direction, that is, the vertical direction of the reactor housing 101 having a cylindrical shape. Further, for convenience of explanation, the vertical direction is defined as shown in each figure. When the constituent members of the catalyst reactor 10 shown in each figure are arranged in the catalyst reactor 10, the vertical direction in each figure is the same as the vertical direction.
[0051]
　The catalyst unit 104 according to some embodiments has a quadrangular prism shape extending in the axial direction. The catalyst unit 104 according to some embodiments comprises at least one catalyst 102. In the examples shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the catalyst 102 has a quadrangular prism shape extending in the axial direction, that is, in the same direction as the extending direction of the flow path 102a of the catalyst 102. In the examples shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the catalyst 102 has a regular tetrahedron shape whose both end faces are square, but the catalyst 102 does not necessarily have to have a regular tetrahedron shape.
[0052]
　In the examples shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the catalyst unit 104 includes, for example, nine catalysts 102. The catalyst unit 104 according to some embodiments has a casing 107 integrally held by nine catalysts 102. That is, in the catalyst unit 104 according to some embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the casing 107 has a square cylinder shape, and a plurality of catalysts 102 can be stored in the inner peripheral portion of the square cylinder. There is. In the catalyst unit 104 according to some embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the catalyst 102 is housed in the catalyst unit 104 so that its axial direction coincides with the extending direction (vertical direction) of the square cylinder of the casing 107. Will be done.
　As described above, in the catalyst unit 104 according to some embodiments, since the casing 107 holds the catalyst 102, the catalyst unit 104 can be easily attached to and detached from the reactor housing 101. Details of the structure of the catalyst unit 104 will be described later.
[0053]
　As shown in FIG. 5, in the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments, a connecting body 105 in which a plurality of catalyst units 104 are connected in the vertical direction is formed. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, in the catalytic reactor 10 according to some embodiments, a plurality of the coupling bodies 105 shown in FIG. 5 are arranged in a grid pattern in a direction orthogonal to the vertical direction (axial direction) and converted. Part 106 is formed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the catalytic reactor 10 according to some embodiments, the conversion unit 106 is arranged in the reactor housing 101 so that the vertical direction of the connecting body 105 coincides with the vertical direction. In the catalytic reactor 10 according to some embodiments, a plurality of conversion units 106 are arranged vertically spaced apart in the reactor housing 101.
　In some embodiments, the conversion unit 106 excludes the four corners in the arrangement of 5 rows and 5 columns, that is, the 1st row 1st column, the 1st row 5th column, the 5th row 1st column, and the 5th row 5th column 21 The catalyst units 104 are arranged in a grid pattern at the locations. However, the number of arrangements of the catalyst units 104 in the conversion unit 106 shown in FIG. 6 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.
[0054]
　As described above, the catalyst 102 is housed in the catalyst unit 104 so that its axial direction coincides with the vertical direction of the catalyst unit 104. Then, in the connecting body 105 in which a plurality of catalyst units 104 are connected in the vertical direction, the conversion unit 106 is arranged in the reactor housing 101 so that the vertical direction coincides with the vertical direction. Therefore, the catalyst unit 104 is housed in the reactor housing 101 so that the axial direction, which is the extending direction of the flow path 102a of the catalyst 102, is aligned with the vertical direction.
[0055]
　As shown in FIG. 2, in the catalytic reactor 10 according to some embodiments, the introduction pipe 191 of the generated gas A2 is connected to the gas flow port (inlet opening) 151 at the top of the reactor housing 101. There is. The generated gas A2 containing COS (see FIG. 1) is introduced into the reactor housing 101 through the inlet opening 151.
　A rectifier 152 for suppressing the flow of the generated gas A2 into the conversion unit 106 while being biased is connected to the tip portion on the downstream side of the introduction pipe 191. The rectifier 152 has, for example, a bottomed cylindrical shape, and a plurality of openings for blowing out the generated gas A2 supplied to the inner circumference are formed in the cylindrical portion.
　The generated gas A2 introduced into the reactor housing 101 via the rectifier 152 passes through the conversion unit 106 arranged in a plurality of stages from the upper side to the lower side, and is included in the generated gas A2 by the catalyst 102. COS is converted to H 2 S.
[0056]
　In the catalytic reactor 10 according to some embodiments, the discharge pipe 192 of the generated gas A2 is connected to the gas flow port (outlet opening) 153 at the bottom of the reactor housing 101.
　The gas A3 containing H 2 S converted from COS by the conversion unit 106 is discharged from the outlet opening 153 to the discharge pipe 192.
[0057]
　In the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments configured in this way, for example, when there is a gap between the outer circumference of the catalyst unit 104 and the inner circumference (inner peripheral surface 101a) of the reactor housing 101, it is generated. The gas A2 flows by bypassing the catalyst 102 through the gap, and the generated gas A2 cannot be efficiently brought into contact with the catalyst 102.
　Therefore, the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments is provided with a seal plate 130 that closes between the outer circumference of the catalyst unit 104 and the inner circumference of the reactor housing 101. In the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments, the seal plate 130 is the outer periphery of the catalyst unit 104 at the upstream end of the flow of the fluid (generated gas A2) flowing in the reactor housing 101 of the catalyst unit 104. And the inner circumference of the reactor housing 101 are closed.
　The details of the seal plate 130 will be described in detail later.
[0058]
　As a result, the seal plate 130 suppresses the flow of the generated gas A2 that tries to bypass between the outer circumference of the catalyst unit 104 and the inner circumference of the reactor housing 101, so that the fluid is efficiently brought into contact with the catalyst 102. Can be done.
[0059]
　In the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments, the catalyst unit 104 has a quadrangular prism shape extending in the axial direction, and the reactor housing 101 has a cylindrical shape. Therefore, the catalyst unit 104 has a quadrangular prism shape. A gap 108 (see FIG. 7 described later) is formed between the side surface and the inner peripheral surface 101a of the reactor housing 101. However, in the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments, the gap 108 can be closed by the seal plate 130, so that the fluid can be efficiently brought into contact with the catalyst 102.
[0060]
　In the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of catalyst units 104 are arranged in a grid pattern in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction and arranged in the reactor housing 101. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, a gap 108 is formed between the outer periphery of the catalyst units 104 arranged in a grid pattern and the inner peripheral surface 101a of the reactor housing 101. Note that FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. However, in the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the gap 108 can be closed by the seal plate 130, so that the fluid can be efficiently brought into contact with the catalyst 102. Note that FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.
[0061]
(About the catalyst unit 104) In the catalyst unit 104 according to
　some embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the catalyst 102 is arranged in a grid pattern in a state where adjacent catalysts 102 face each other in a square column shape. Multiple are arranged side by side. In the catalyst unit 104 according to some embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the casing 107 is formed so as to surround the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts 102 arranged side by side.
　As a result, since the plurality of catalysts 102 can be integrally held by the casing 107, for example, the plurality of catalysts 102 can be attached to and detached from the reactor housing 101 at once by attaching and detaching one catalyst unit 104 to and from the reactor housing 101. Therefore, the efficiency of the catalyst 102 replacement work and the like can be improved.
　Further, by arranging the catalysts 102 having a quadrangular prism shape in a grid pattern, a plurality of catalysts 102 can be efficiently stored in the catalyst unit 104 having a quadrangular prism shape.
[0062]
　The catalyst unit 104 according to some embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 has grating (not shown) that restricts the downward movement of the catalyst 102 with respect to the casing 107. The grating is attached to the casing 107.
[0063]
　Hereinafter, the structure of the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
　The casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 has four side walls surrounding the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts 102. The casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 constitutes a first plate member 111 constituting the first side wall 107a of the four side walls and a second side wall 107b of the four side walls. It has a second plate member 112, a third plate member 113 forming the third side wall 107c of the four side walls, and a fourth plate member 114 forming the fourth side wall 107d of the four side walls.
[0064]
　In the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the first plate member 111, the second plate member 112, the third plate member 113, and the fourth plate member 114 have the same structure and size. The plate member 110 of.
　Therefore, in the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, there is only one type of plate member 110, that is, the first plate member 111 to the fourth plate member 114 have a structure and size. Since there is no difference, when assembling the casing 107 by combining the four plate members 110 as described later, the four plate members 110 can be assembled without distinction, and the assembly becomes easy. Moreover, the cost of the plate member 110 can be suppressed.
[0065]
　The plate member 110 of one embodiment shown in FIG. 3 has a rectangular plate-shaped side surface portion 115 corresponding to a side wall surface of a side wall of the casing 107, and an upper flange portion 116 formed along the upper side of the side surface portion 115. A lower flange portion 117 formed along the lower side of the side surface portion 115, a first lateral flange portion 118 formed along one side side of the side surface portion 115, and a side surface portion. It has a second lateral flange portion 119 formed on the other side of the 115.
　In the plate member 110 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the upper flange portion 116, the lower flange portion 117, and the first side flange portion 118 are provided in a standing state with respect to the side surface portion 115. In the plate member 110 of one embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the second side flange portion 119 is provided so as to extend in the same direction as the surface of the side surface portion 115 extends.
[0066]
　In the plate member 110 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, for example, two through holes 121 penetrating in the plate thickness direction are formed in the upper flange portion 116 and the lower flange portion 117, respectively. In the plate member 110 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, for example, four through holes (not shown) penetrating in the plate thickness direction are formed in the first side flange portion 118 and the second side flange portion 119. ing.
　In the plate member 110 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a nut (not shown) is fixed to the lower surface of the upper flange portion 116 at the same position as the through hole 121 by welding, for example. In the plate member 110 of one embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a nut 182 is fixed to the surface of the first side flange portion 118 on the second side flange portion 119 side at the same position as a through hole (not shown) by welding, for example. Has been done.
[0067]
　For example, like the first plate member 111 and the second plate member 112 in FIG. 3, the first side flange portion 118 of one plate member 110 and the second side flange portion 119 of the other plate member 110. Inserted into a through hole (not shown) of the first side flange portion 118 of one plate member 110 and a through hole (not shown) of the second side flange portion 119 of the other plate member 110 in a state of facing each other. By connecting the bolt 181 to the nut 182 of the first side flange portion 118, one plate member 110 and the other plate member 110 can be connected. By repeating this joining operation four times, the four plate members 110 can be integrally joined as shown in FIG.
[0068]
　That is, in the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the first plate member 111 is the first side flange portion 118, which is one end portion to be coupled to the second plate member 112, and the first plate member 111. It has a second lateral flange portion 119 which is the other end portion to be coupled to the four-plate member 114. Similarly, the second plate member 112 has a first side flange portion 118 which is one end portion to be coupled to the third plate member 113 and a second side which is the other end portion to be coupled to the first plate member 111. It has a square flange portion 119. The third plate member 113 has a first side flange portion 118 which is one end portion connected to the fourth plate member 114 and a second side flange portion 118 which is the other end portion connected to the second plate member 112. It has 119. The fourth plate member 114 has a first side flange portion 118 which is one end portion connected to the first plate member 111 and a second side flange portion 118 which is the other end portion connected to the third plate member 113. It has 119.
[0069]
　In the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the first side flange portion 118 of the first plate member 111 and the second side flange portion 119 of the second plate member 112 are coupled to each other. The first side flange portion 118 of the two-plate member 112 and the second side flange portion 119 of the third plate member 113 are connected to form the first side flange portion 118 of the third plate member 113 (not shown in FIG. 3). ) And the second side flange portion 119 (not shown in FIG. 3) of the fourth plate member 114, and the first side flange portion 118 (not shown in FIG. 3) and the first plate member 114 of the fourth plate member 114. By connecting the plate member 111 to the second side flange portion 119, the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts 102 can be surrounded.
　In the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, since there is no difference in structure and size between the first plate member 111 and the fourth plate member 114 as described above, the four plate members 110 are combined. When assembling the casing 107, the first side flange portion 118 of one plate member 110 and the second side flange portion 119 of the other plate member 110 are connected without distinguishing the four plate members 110. The casing 107 can be assembled by simply repeating the above, and the assembly becomes easy.
[0070]
　As described above, in the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the first plate member 111 and the second plate member 112 are coupled, and the second plate member 112 and the third plate member 113 are combined with each other. By connecting the third plate member 113 and the fourth plate member 114, and connecting the fourth plate member 114 and the first plate member 111, the outer circumferences of the plurality of catalysts 102 can be surrounded.
　As a result, the plurality of catalysts 102 can be integrally held by the first plate member 111 to the fourth plate member 114 having a simple structure.
[0071]
　A method of assembling the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 will be described. As described above, in the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, there is no difference in structure and size between the first plate member 111 and the fourth plate member 114, but for convenience of explanation, they are described below. The method of assembling the catalyst unit 104 to be described will be described separately for the first plate member 111 to the fourth plate member 114.
[0072]
　First, the first plate member 111 and the second plate member 112 are joined by bolts 181 (see FIG. 3) to form an L-shaped member. An L-shaped member composed of the first plate member 111 and the second plate member 112 is placed on the work floor of the second plate member 112 with the surface corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the casing 107 facing downward. .. In this state, the first plate member 111 stands up with the first side flange portion 118 of the first plate member 111 facing down and the second side flange portion 119 of the first plate member 111 facing up. Become. In this state, the grating (not shown) is temporarily fixed to the first plate member 111 and the second plate member 112.
[0073]
　In this state, a plurality of catalysts 102 are placed on the side surface portion 115 of the second plate member 112.
　A seal member (not shown) is arranged between the catalysts 102 arranged adjacent to each other and between the catalyst 102 and the casing 107 (side surface portion 115). In some embodiments, the sealing member is, for example, a member formed in a blanket shape by laminating ceramic fibers or the like in layers.
　By arranging the sealing member between the catalysts 102 and between the catalyst 102 and the casing 107 in this way, the sealing member flows the flow of the generated gas A2 that tries to bypass the catalyst 102 inside the catalyst unit 104. Since it is suppressed, the generated gas A2 can be efficiently brought into contact with the catalyst 102.
[0074]
　Next, if the third plate member 113 and the fourth plate member 114 are attached, the assembly of the catalyst unit 104 is completed.
[0075]
　The casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the other embodiment shown in FIG. 4 has four side walls surrounding the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts 102, similarly to the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the one embodiment shown in FIG. Has. The casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to another embodiment shown in FIG. 4 includes a first member 141 constituting a first side wall 107a of the four side walls and a second side wall 107b connected to the first side wall 107a, and four. It has a third side wall 107c of the side walls and a second member 142 forming a fourth side wall 107d connected to the third side wall 107c.
[0076]
　In the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the other embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the first member 141 and the second member 142 are L-shaped members 140 having the same structure and size.
　Therefore, in the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the other embodiment shown in FIG. 4, there is only one type of L-shaped member 140, that is, the structure and the structure of the first member 141 and the second member 142 Since there is no difference in size, when assembling the casing 107 by combining the two L-shaped members 140, the two L-shaped members 140 can be assembled without distinction, and the assembly becomes easy. Moreover, the cost of the L-shaped member 140 can be suppressed.
[0077]
　In the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the other embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the L-shaped member 140 is a combination of two plate members 110 in the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 according to the one embodiment shown in FIG. It has the same structure as the L-shaped member. Therefore, by connecting the first member 141 and the second member 142, the outer circumferences of the plurality of catalysts 102 can be surrounded.
　As a result, the plurality of catalysts 102 can be integrally held by the first member 141 and the second member 142 having a simple structure.
[0078]
(Regarding the Seal Plate 130) The
　seal plate 130 will be described below.
　In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the seal plate 130 is fixed to the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 at the outermost peripheral position of the plurality of arranged catalyst units 104 and the reactor housing 101. ing.
[0079]
　Specifically, for example, a support ring 161 (see FIG. 2) for fixing the seal plate 130 is attached to the inner peripheral surface 101a of the reactor housing 101. The support ring 161 is a plate-shaped member having an annular shape, and a nut (not shown) is fixed to the lower surface by welding, for example.
[0080]
　The seal plate 130 is arranged on the upper surface of the support ring 161 and the upper surface of the upper flange portion 116 of the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104. The seal plate 130 is fixed to the upper surface of the support ring 161 by, for example, by connecting a bolt (not shown) to a nut (not shown) on the lower surface of the support ring 161. Further, the seal plate 130 is fixed to the upper surface of the upper flange portion 116 by the bolt, for example, by connecting a bolt to a nut (not shown) fixed to the lower surface of the upper flange portion 116 of the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104. Ru.
[0081]
　A net (not shown) is arranged between the upper surface of the conversion unit 106, that is, the upper surface of the upper flange portion 116 of the casing 107 in the catalyst unit 104 arranged on the uppermost side of the conversion unit 106, and the seal plate 130. The seal plate 130 and the net may be fastened together with bolts (not shown). The net plays a role of preventing foreign matter flowing into the reactor housing 101 together with the generated gas A2 from coming into contact with the catalyst 102. Further, the net plays a role of preventing the operator from directly stepping on the catalyst 102 when attaching / detaching the catalyst unit 104 to / from the reactor housing 101.
[0082]
　In some embodiments, the seal plate 130 is divided into a plurality. For example, the seal plate 130 includes a first seal plate 131 having a substantially bow shape, a second seal plate 132 having a substantially triangular shape in which one of the three sides has an arc shape, a rectangular third seal plate 133, and the like. Includes a fourth seal plate 134.
　For example, the first seal plate 131 is linearly arranged at the outermost peripheral position of the catalyst units 104 arranged in a grid pattern at 21 places excluding one place at each of the four corners in the arrangement of 5 rows and 5 columns. It is configured to seal the gap 108 between the three catalyst units 104 and the reactor housing 101.
　The second seal plate 132 is configured to seal the gap 108 between the catalyst unit 104 and the reactor housing 101, for example, at positions corresponding to the four corners in the above-mentioned 5 rows and 5 columns arrangement.
　For example, the third seal plate 133 and the fourth seal plate 134 are configured to seal the gap between two adjacent catalyst units 104. For example, the third seal plate 133 provides a gap between the three catalyst units 104 arranged linearly and the three catalyst units 104 arranged linearly adjacent to the three catalyst units 104. It is configured to be sealed by one third seal plate 133. For example, the fourth seal plate 134 is configured to seal the gap between two adjacent catalyst units 104 except in the region where the first seal plate 131 to the third seal plate 133 seal. The third seal plate 133 and the fourth seal plate 134 also play a role of connecting adjacent catalyst units 104 (connecting bodies 105) at the upper ends. The third seal plate 133 and the fourth seal plate 134 are fixed to each of the adjacent catalyst units 104 with bolts (not shown) on the upper surface of the upper flange portion 116 of the casing 107.
[0083]
　As described above, in some embodiments, the seal plate 130 is fixed to the casing 107 of the catalyst unit 104 at the outermost peripheral position of the plurality of arranged catalyst units 104 and the reactor housing 101 to seal the seal. The sealing effect of the generated gas A2 by the plate 130 can be enhanced.
[0084]
　In some embodiments, as described above, at least two of the casings 107 arranged in the vertical direction are connected to form the connecting body 105 of the catalyst unit 104. In some embodiments, the connecting body 105 has a seal plate 130 on the upper end of the connecting body 105, that is, the upper surface of the upper flange portion 116 of the casing 107 in the catalyst unit 104 located on the uppermost side of the connecting body 105. It is fixed to the reactor casing 101 via (first seal plate 131 and second seal plate 132).
　Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in some embodiments, the lower end of the connecting body 105 (converting unit 106) is supported from below by the support member 171 fixed to the reactor housing 101.
　As a result, for example, without forming the connecting body 105, each of the plurality of catalyst units 104 arranged in the vertical direction is fixed to the reactor housing 101 via the seal plate 130 and supported by the support member 171 from below. Compared with the case, the fixed portion above the catalyst unit 104 and the supporting portion from below can be reduced.
[0085]
　In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of connecting bodies 105 are arranged vertically separated from each other. The upper end of each of the plurality of connecting bodies 105 is fixed to the reactor housing 101 via the seal plate 130, and the lower end is lowered by the support member 171 fixed to the reactor housing 101. Is supported by.
　As a result, the upper end of each of the connecting bodies 105 arranged apart from each other in the vertical direction is fixed to the reactor housing 101, so that the posture of the connecting body 105 can be stabilized. Further, since each of the connecting bodies 105 arranged apart from each other in the vertical direction is supported from below by the support member 171, the plurality of connecting bodies 105 are further connected in the vertical direction, and the lowermost connecting body 105 is supported by the supporting member 171. As compared with the case of supporting by, the load acting on each connecting body 105 can be reduced, and the load acting on the reactor housing 101 can be dispersed.
[0086]
　In some embodiments, the seal plate 130 is fixed on top of the connector 105 to restrict the horizontal movement of the connector 105 through the seal plate 130. Further, in some embodiments, the lower end of the connecting body 105 is supported by the supporting member 171 to support the load of the connecting body 105 and the downward force received by the connecting body 105 from the generated gas A2 during plant operation. I am paying at 171. As described above, in some embodiments, the seal plate 130 has a function of restricting the horizontal movement of the connecting body 105 and a function of sealing the gap 108 to support a load function such as a load acting on the connecting body 105. It is provided on the member 171. That is, the structure of the seal plate 130 can be simplified by causing the support member 171 to bear the force acting on the connecting body 105 in the vertical direction.
[0087]
　The support member 171 is a beam-shaped member, and is detachably fixed to, for example, a support lug 176 fixed to the inner peripheral surface 101a of the reactor housing 101. Each connecting body 105, that is, the conversion unit 106 is placed on the upper surface of the support member 171 and its lower end is supported by the support member 171.
[0088]
(Regarding the number of catalyst units 104 connected in the connector 105) As
　shown in FIG. 2, in the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments, except for the conversion unit 106 at the uppermost stage, the catalyst 105 has three catalysts. The units 104 are connected in the vertical direction. However, the number of catalyst units 104 connected in the connector 105 is not limited to 3, and may be 2 or 4 or more. Hereinafter, the number of connected catalyst units 104 in the connected body 105 is also simply referred to as the number of connected members.
[0089]
　In the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments, in the conversion unit 106 at the uppermost stage, the connector 105 has two catalyst units 104 connected in the vertical direction. However, in the conversion unit 106 at the uppermost stage, the number of connections is not limited to 2, that is, the catalyst unit 104 may not be connected in the vertical direction. Further, in the conversion unit 106 at the uppermost stage, the number of connections may match the number of connections in the conversion unit 106 other than the uppermost stage. For example, as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2, the number of connections in the conversion unit 106 in the uppermost stage may be set to 3 and match the number of connections in the conversion unit 106 other than the uppermost stage.
　Thus, with the configuration capable of changing the connection number of the catalyst unit 104 in the uppermost converter unit 106, H of COS in the catalytic reactor 10 2 can change the conversion capability of the S.
　The support rings 161 are positioned at a plurality of positions in the height direction so that the seal plate 130 can be fixed to the support ring 161 (see FIG. 2) even if the number of connected catalyst units 104 in the uppermost conversion unit 106 is changed. May be provided respectively.
[0090]
(Regarding the positional relationship between
　the upper surface of the uppermost conversion unit 106 and the upper end of the cylinder portion of the reactor housing 101 ) The positional relationship between the upper surface of the uppermost conversion unit 106 and the upper end of the cylinder portion of the reactor housing 101. Will be described. When the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments is used in the gas refining plant shown in FIG. 1, the pressure of the produced gas A2 introduced into the catalyst reactor 10 is, for example, about 2 to 4 MPa in gauge pressure. .. Therefore, the catalytic reactor 10 according to some embodiments has a structure as a pressure vessel. Therefore, it is desirable that the opening area of ​​the opening is as small as possible, and it is desirable that the number of openings installed is also small. Therefore, in the catalyst reactor 10 according to some embodiments, when the catalyst reactor 10 is installed or when the catalyst 102 is replaced, the catalyst unit is passed through the inlet opening 151 at the top of the reactor housing 101. The 104 is to be taken in and out of the reactor housing 101.
[0091]
　In some embodiments, for the catalyst unit 104 exhibiting a quadrangular prism shape, the diagonal dimension in the cross section orthogonal to the extending direction of the quadrangular prism shape is smaller than the inner diameter of the inlet opening 151. Therefore, in some embodiments, the catalyst unit 104 can be moved in and out of the reactor housing 101 through the inlet opening 151.
　When the catalyst unit 104 is taken in and out of the reactor housing 101, the introduction pipe 191 and the rectifier 152 are removed from the top of the reactor housing 101.
[0092]
　For example, when the catalyst unit 104 is taken in and out of the reactor housing 101, it is desirable that the catalyst unit 104 can be taken in and out of the reactor housing 101 in the state of the connector 105 from the viewpoint of work efficiency. For that purpose, a space for moving the connecting body 105 between the installation position of the connecting body 105 in the uppermost conversion unit 106 and the inlet opening 151 at the top of the reactor housing 101 is above the converting unit 106. Is necessary for. In particular, in the case of the connecting body 105 installed radially outside the reactor housing 101 with respect to the inlet opening 151 instead of directly below the inlet opening 151, the connecting body 105 is moved in the radial direction above the conversion unit 106. I need to let you.
[0093]
　Therefore, in some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the height H1 from the upper surface of the uppermost conversion unit 106 to the upper end of the cylinder portion of the reactor housing 101 is installed in the uppermost conversion unit 106. When the number of connected bodies 105 is the largest, the height of the connected bodies 105 is H2 or more, that is, H2 ≦ H1, so that the connecting bodies 105 are installed on the radial side of the reactor housing 101 with respect to the inlet opening 151. Even the connector 105 can be easily taken in and out of the reactor housing 101.
[0094]
　The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes a modification of the above-described embodiment and a combination of these embodiments as appropriate.
　For example, in some of the above-described embodiments, a plurality of connecting bodies 105 are arranged in a grid pattern to form a conversion unit 106. However, in the conversion unit 106, the connecting bodies 105 may be arranged in a straight line, that is, in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction, instead of in a grid pattern.
[0095]
　Further, for example, a plurality of catalysts 102 are arranged in a linear shape in the catalyst unit 104, that is, in a linear shape with adjacent catalysts 102 facing each other in a square column shape. You may.
[0096]
　In some of the embodiments described above, the catalyst 102 has a quadrangular prism shape with rectangular ends. However, the cross-sectional shape of the catalyst 102 may be a polygon other than a rectangle. That is, the catalyst 102 may have a polygonal prism shape. For example, the catalyst 102 may have a triangular prism shape or a hexagonal prism shape. Further, the cross-sectional shape of the catalyst 102 may be circular or elliptical. That is, the catalyst 102 may have a cylindrical shape or an elliptical column shape.
[0097]
　In some of the above-described embodiments, the shape of the catalyst unit 104 when viewed from above and below is rectangular. However, the shape of the catalyst unit 104 when viewed from above and below may be a polygon other than a rectangle. That is, the catalyst unit 104 may have a polygonal column shape other than a quadrangular prism. For example, the catalyst unit 104 may have a triangular prism shape or a hexagonal prism shape. Further, the shape of the catalyst unit 104 when viewed from above and below may be circular or elliptical. That is, the catalyst unit 104 may have a cylindrical shape or an elliptical column shape.
[0098]
　In some of the above-described embodiments, the conversion unit 106 includes a plurality of connections 105, but the number of connections 105 included in one conversion unit 106 may be at least one.
[0099]
　In some of the above-described embodiments, the reactor housing 101 has a cylindrical shape, but the reactor housing 101 does not have to have a cylindrical shape and has a square tubular shape. May be good.
[0100]
　Although not particularly mentioned in some of the above-described embodiments, the plate member 110 is appropriately provided with a reinforcing member in order to improve the strength of the rectangular plate-shaped side surface portion 115 and to improve the strength of each flange portion. You may.
Description of the sign
[0101]
10 Catalyst reactor
101 Reactor housing
102 Catalyst
104 Catalyst unit
105 Connector
106 Converter
107 Casing
108 Gap
110 Plate member
111 First plate member
112 Second plate member
113 Third plate member
114 Fourth plate member
130 Seal plate
140 L-shaped member
141 First member
142 Second member
151 Distribution port (entrance opening)
152 Rectifier
153 Distribution port (outlet opening)
171 Support member
The scope of the claims
[Claim 1]
　A catalyst unit containing at least one catalyst having a honeycomb structure having a structure in which a plurality of flow paths extending in the axial direction are formed, a
　reactor housing for accommodating the
　catalyst unit, an outer periphery of the catalyst unit, and the reaction. A seal plate that closes the inner circumference of the reactor housing is
provided, and the
　seal plate is formed at the upstream end of the flow of fluid flowing through the reactor housing in the catalyst unit with the outer periphery of the catalyst unit. A
catalytic reactor that closes between the inner circumference of the reactor housing .
[Claim 2]
　The catalyst
　reactor according to
claim 1, wherein the catalyst unit has a quadrangular prism shape extending in the axial direction, and the reactor housing has a cylindrical shape .
[Claim 3]

The catalyst reactor according to claim 2 　, wherein a plurality of the catalyst units are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction and arranged in the reactor housing .
[Claim 4]

The catalyst reactor according to claim 3 　, wherein a plurality of the catalyst units are arranged in a grid pattern in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction and arranged in the reactor housing .
[Claim 5]

The catalyst reactor according to any one of claims 2 to 4, 　wherein the catalyst unit includes a casing that integrally holds the catalyst.
[Claim 6]
　The catalyst unit includes a casing that integrally holds the catalyst, and the
　seal plate includes the casing of the catalyst unit at the outermost peripheral position of the plurality of arranged catalyst units and the reactor housing.
The catalytic reactor according to claim 3 or 4, which is fixed to the above.
[Claim 7]
　At least two of the casings arranged in the vertical direction are connected to form a connecting body of the catalyst unit
　, and the upper end of the connecting body is fixed to the reactor housing via the seal plate.
The catalytic reactor according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the lower end is supported from below by a support member fixed to the reactor casing .
[Claim 8]
　A plurality of the connecting bodies are arranged apart from each other in the vertical direction, and
　each of the plurality of the connecting bodies has an upper end portion fixed to the reactor housing via the seal plate and the lower end portion.
The catalytic reactor according to claim 7, wherein the part is supported from below by a support member fixed to the reactor housing .
[Claim 9]
　A plurality of the catalysts are arranged side by side with the adjacent catalysts facing each other in the square column shape, and the
　casing surrounds the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts arranged side by side.
The catalytic reactor according to any one of claims 5 to 8, which is formed in 1.
[Claim 10]

The catalyst reactor according to claim 9, 　wherein a plurality of the catalysts are arranged in a grid pattern .
[Claim 11]
The catalyst reactor according to claim 9 or 10,
further comprising 　a sealing member arranged between the catalysts arranged adjacent to each other and between the catalyst and the casing
.
[Claim 12]
　The casing has four side walls surrounding the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts, and includes a first side wall of the four side walls and a second side wall connected to the first side wall, and the four side walls. It has a third side wall of the side walls and a second member forming a fourth side wall connected to the third side wall, and by connecting the first member and the second member, the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts is formed. surrounding the
catalytic reactor according to any one of claims 9 to 11.
[Claim 13]
　The casing has four side walls surrounding the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts, and constitutes a first plate member constituting the first side wall of the four side walls and a second side wall of the four side walls. It has a second plate member, a third plate member constituting the third side wall of the four side walls, and a fourth plate member forming the fourth side wall of the four side walls. The 1-plate member and the 2nd plate member are combined, the 2nd plate member and the 3rd plate member are combined, the 3rd plate member and the 4th plate member are combined, and the 4th plate is used.
The catalyst reactor according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the member and the first plate member are bonded to each other to surround the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts .
[Claim 14]

The catalyst reactor according to claim 13, 　wherein the first plate member, the second plate member, the third plate member, and the fourth plate member are plate members having the same structure and size .
[Claim 15]
　The first plate member has one end portion to be coupled to the second plate member and the other end portion to be coupled to the fourth plate member, and
　the second plate member is the third plate member.
　The third plate member has one end to be coupled and the other end to be coupled to the first plate member, and the third plate member has one end to be coupled to the fourth plate member and the second plate member.
　The fourth plate member has an other end portion to be coupled to the first plate member and the other end portion to be coupled to the third plate member, and the
　casing. Joins the one end of the first plate member and the other end of the second plate member, and joins the one end of the second plate member and the other end of the third plate member. Then, the one end of the third plate member and the other end of the fourth plate member are connected, and the one end of the fourth plate member and the other end of the first plate member are connected.
The catalyst reactor according to claim 14, wherein the catalyst reactor surrounds the outer periphery of the plurality of catalysts .