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In its simplest sense, the present invention provides a method for improving the contacting of plural, distinct phases in a vertically disposed vessel containing distinct fluid phases by injecting a stream of dispersed distinct phases together into the phases contained in the vessel at a sufficient

In its simplest sense, the present invention provides a method for improving the contacting of plural, distinct phases in a vertically disposed vessel containing distinct fluid phases by injecting a stream of dispersed distinct phases together into the phases contained in the vessel at a sufficient velocity to force the fluid in the vessel to circulate downwardly through a central region in the vessel and upwardly in the annular region surrounding the central region.

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A method for the contacting of plural distinct phases in a vertically disposed vessel comprising: generating bubbles of a first fluid phase in a second distinct fluid phase to provide a stream of dispersed distinct phases; providing a vertically disposed vessel having side walls and; providing a flu

A method for the contacting of plural distinct phases in a vertically disposed vessel comprising: generating bubbles of a first fluid phase in a second distinct fluid phase to provide a stream of dispersed distinct phases; providing a vertically disposed vessel having side walls and; providing a fluid phase in the vessel; injecting the stream of dispersed distinct phases together downwardly and outwardly into the top of the vessel, and below the surface of the fluid phase therein, the injection being at a velocity sufficient to cause the injected fluid and the fluid in the vessel in the flow path of the injected fluid to flow downwardly and outwardly, the outward distance being less than the diameter of the vessel, the downward and outward flow defining a central region within the vessel, and the flow continuing upwardly in an annular region between the central region and the side walls of the vessel, whereby the dispersed phases are circulated and contacted.