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Process comprising reforming, synthesis, and hydrocracking

US4587008A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1984
Grant dateMay 6, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S208/95
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A two-step process is disclosed wherein C.sub.9.sup.+ hydrocarbons are prepared from C.sub.4.sup.- hydrocarbons by steam reforming followed by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over a special cobalt-containing catalyst. Yields of C.sub.9.sup.+ hydrocarbons are increased by recycling a gaseous fraction comprising unconverted H.sub.2 and CO as well as C.sub.8.sup.- hydrocarbon by-products and steam to the steam reformer.

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