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Hybrid ethylene cracking furnace

US12281269B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2020
Grant dateApr 22, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2040

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  • 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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