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Pre-heat vaporization system

US4264432A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 1979
Grant dateApr 28, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 2, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2400/20
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process and system for vaporizing heavy oil prior to thermal cracking to olefins, by flashing with steam in first mixer, superheating the vapor, and flashing in second mixer the liquid from first mixer.

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