Methanol and fuel alcohol production for an oxygenate to olefin reaction system
US7288689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/40
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides various processes for producing C1 to C4 alcohols, optionally in a mixed alcohol stream, and optionally converting the alcohols to light olefins. In one embodiment, the invention includes directing a first portion of a syngas stream to a methanol synthesis zone wherein methanol is synthesized. A second portion of the syngas stream is directed to a fuel alcohol synthesis zone wherein fuel alcohol is synthesized. The methanol and at least a portion of the fuel alcohol are directed to an oxygenate to olefin reaction system for conversion thereof to ethylene and propylene.
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