Fischer-Tropsch wax and hydrocarbon mixtures for transport (law938)
US6294076A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L1/322
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is a process for producing a mixture of Fischer-Tropsch product that is solid at ambient conditions (between 32.degree. F. and 95.degree. F.), such as wax, and hydrocarbon liquid, such as naphtha, that can be pumped at ambient temperature (between 32.degree. F. and 95.degree. F.). The temperature of the mixture is controlled below the melting point of the Fischer-Tropsch product. The present invention provides for the transport of Fischer-Tropsch product from a remote location in a readily available medium, such as naphtha, via pipeline, tanker or railcar. At the completion of the transport, the hydrocarbon liquid and Fischer-Tropsch product are separated by conventional methods such as flashing, distillation, or filtration with minimal contamination from the hydrocarbon liquid.
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