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Process for the catalytic partial oxidation of hydrocarbons

US5639401A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1995
Grant dateJun 17, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the catalytic partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising contacting a feed comprising a hydrocarbon feedstock and an oxygen-containing gas with a catalyst at an elevated temperature under conditions such the catalyst will be susceptible to a thermal shock, the catalyst having the form of a porous monolithic structure and comprising a catalytically active metal supported on a zirconia-based carrier.

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