Multi-tube reactor systems and processes for no-oxidative conversion of methane
US12384975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2400/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure refers to systems and methods for efficiently converting a C1-C3 alkane such as natural gas to a liquid C2-C10 product and hydrogen. Generally, the process comprises flowing the C1-C3 alkane through a plurality of tubes within a vessel wherein the tubes house a catalyst for converting the C1-C3 alkane to the liquid C2-C10 product and hydrogen. The C1-C3 alkane is heated under suitable conditions to produce the liquid C2-C10 product and hydrogen. Advantageously, the C1-C3 alkane is heated by burning a fuel outside the tubes in fuel burning nozzles configured to transfer heat from the burning through the tubes.
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