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Process for manufacturing synthesis gas, particularly useful for producing methanol

US4582630A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1984
Grant dateApr 15, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B3/34
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A synthesis gas for methanol production, containing hydrogen and carbon oxides, is obtained by performing, separately, a steam-reforming of hydrocarbons and a hydrocarbon combustion step: the effluents are admixed and the resultant mixture is subjected to steam-reforming.

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