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Apparatus for pyrolysis of hydrocarbons

US5147511A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 1990
Grant dateSep 15, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28D2021/0075
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved hydrocarbon pyrolysis process and apparatus for the production of ethylene comprising a novel furnace comprised of an unfired superheater radiant section and a fired radiant section, adiabatic tube reactor and quench boiler is provided.

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