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Method for the thermal conversion of methane to hydrocarbons of higher molecular weights

US4926001A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1986
Grant dateMay 15, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S585/943
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention concerns an improved method for the thermal conversion of methane to hydrocarbons of higher molecular weights. The method is based on the utilization of a multichannel system of ceramic material in which the charge and heating fluids or cooling fluids pass alternately through rows of channels, constituting a continuous assembly comprising a pyrolysis zone followed by a quenching zone.

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