A polymerization process and a catalyst delivery system are provided. For
example, a polymerization process is described, including providing a
conduit having a catalyst inlet, a first propylene stream inlet located
downstream of the catalyst inlet, and a second propylene stream inlet
located downstream of the first propylene stream inlet, the conduit being
operably connected to a polymerization vessel, introducing a catalyst to
the conduit through the catalyst inlet, and passing the catalyst through
the conduit to the polymerization vessel. The process may further include
introducing a first propylene stream to the conduit to provide a mixed
catalyst stream downstream of the catalyst inlet. The process may
additionally include stopping the flow of the catalyst passing through
the conduit, introducing a second propylene stream to the conduit through
the second propylene stream inlet, removing a section of the conduit, and
replacing the removed section of the conduit with a different conduit
section. The catalyst delivery system may include a conduit having a
catalyst inlet, a first propylene stream inlet and a second propylene
stream inlet located downstream of the first propylene stream inlet, the
conduit being operably connected to a polymerization vessel and having a
removable portion, the second propylene stream inlet being configured to
prevent polymer from passing from the polymerization vessel into the
conduit during conduit maintenance.