Process for the ammonia production
US10647587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Process and plant for the synthesis of ammonia from a hydrocarbon feedstock, comprising: primary reforming with steam and air-fired secondary reforming wherein primary reforming is performed at a temperature and pressure of at least 790° C. and 50 bar, and secondary reforming is carried out substantially in absence of excess air, the so obtained make-up synthesis gas having a H2 to N2 molar ratio in the range 2.5 to 3.
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