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Process to control nitrogen-containing compounds in synthesis gas

US7022742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2004
Grant dateApr 4, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2/32
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process to control the amount of N-contaminant is synthesis gas which is fed into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor and which utilizes Fischer-Tropsch produced water is provided. A process which utilizes a countercurrent flow of Fischer-Tropsch produced water produced in a downstream Fischer-Tropsch reactor to wash syngas being fed to an upstream Fischer-Tropsch reactor is provided.

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