Patent AT-E40055-T1: [Translated] METHOD OF REACTIVATING CATALYSTS.

A method for reactivating catalysts which comprises the steps of:jetting dry steam into a reactor which is charged with the catalysts deteriorated in performance, in order to remove dust adhering to and accumulating on the surfaces of the catalysts;spraying wet steam of 0.4 or less in wetness thereinto to elute and remove water-soluble poisonous materials accumulated inside the catalysts; anddrying the catalysts with the dry steam.