Hydrogen recovery from hydrocarbon synthesis processes
US7745502B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01B2203/146
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a process for producing a hydrogen-rich stream from a hydrogen-depleted stream. More particularly, the invention relates to a hydrocarbon synthesis process, by way of example, a Fischer Tropsch process, from which both hydrocarbons and high purity hydrogen are obtained. The process comprises contacting the hydrogen-depleted stream with a reverse-selective membrane to provide a CO2-enriched permeate and a hydrogen-containing retentate. The high purity hydrogen is produced from the hydrogen-containing retentate. The high purity hydrogen thus obtained may be used in a process selected from the group consisting of upgrading hydrocarbons produced from the hydrocarbon synthesis process, hydrotreating a natural gas stream, recycling to the hydrocarbon synthesis reaction unit, high purity hydrogen production, catalyst rejuvenation, and combinations thereof.
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