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Methane conversion apparatus and process using a supersonic flow reactor

US10166524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2017
Grant dateJan 1, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2400/24
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process.

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