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Process and apparatus for the safe supply of molecular oxygen or of gas containing molecular oxygen to an oxidation of hydrocarbons

US4491674A · kind A · utility

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Assignee

BASF SE

Inventors

Norbert Rieber · Mannheim, DE
Hans Hellbach · Bischofswerda, DE
Gerhard Hunziker · Ludwigshafen, DE
Guenter Mueller · Pocking, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 8, 1980
Grant date	Jan 1, 1985
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 8, 2000

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC07C2601/14
WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the safe supply of molecular oxygen or gas containing molecular oxygen to an oxidation of hydrocarbons in the liquid phase, wherein, immediately before the point of entry into the liquid hydrocarbon, the oxygen, or gas containing oxygen, to be supplied is at least 20.degree. C. colder than the hydrocarbon, and wherein, as soon as the oxygen, or gas containing oxygen, which is to be supplied exceeds the predetermined temperature at the supply orifice, the supply ceases.

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