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Process for cracking hydrocarbons using improved furnace reactor tubes

US7482502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2003
Grant dateJan 27, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S585/922
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses a process for cracking a hydrocarbon feedstock into olefinic hydrocarbon products in a furnace at a temperature of above about 1300° F. in a reactor furnace tube comprising a plurality of reaction lines constructed of a temperature-resistant, non-nickel containing material.

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