Hybrid ethylene cracking furnace
US12281269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2400/20
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cracking furnace for cracking a hydrocarbon feed, the furnace including a firebox having a single radiant zone including, a first plurality of cracking coils each having a first shape arranged within the firebox. The radiant zone includes a second plurality of cracking coils each having a second shape arranged within the radiant zone. A burner section positioned below the first plurality cracking coils and below the second plurality of cracking coils. A convection section is positioned on top of the firebox configured to recover residual heat from the firebox.
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