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Olefin production utilizing whole crude oil and mild controlled cavitation assisted cracking

US6979757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2003
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2024

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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 thermal cracking assisted with controlled cavitation conditions until substantially vaporized, the vapors being subjected to severe cracking in the radiant section of the furnace.

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