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Systems and processes for molten media pyrolysis

US11591212B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Exxon Mobil Technology and Engineering Company · US

Inventors

Ramesh Gupta · Prospect, US
Sumathy Raman · Annandale, US
Hugo S. Caram · Allentown, US
David C. Dankworth · Princeton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 14, 2019
Grant date	Feb 28, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 21, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC01B2203/1047
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods for molten media pyrolysis for the conversion of methane into hydrogen and carbon-containing particles are disclosed. The systems and methods include the introduction of seed particles into the molten media to facilitate the growth of larger, more manageable carbon-containing particles. Additionally or alternatively, the systems and methods can include increasing the residence time of carbon-containing particles within the molten media to facilitate the growth of larger carbon-containing particles.

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