Olefin production utilizing whole crude oil
US6743961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2400/20
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for utilizing whole crude oil as a feedstock for the pyrolysis furnace of an olefin production plant wherein the feedstock after preheating is subjected to mild cracking conditions until substantially vaporized, the vapors from mild cracking being subjected to severe cracking in the radiant section of the furnace.
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