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Production of an upgraded stream from steam cracker tar by ultrafiltration

US7867379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2007
Grant dateJan 11, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G31/11
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a process of producing an upgraded product stream from steam cracker tar feedstream suitable for use in refinery or chemical plant processes or for utilization in fuel oil sales or blending. This process utilizes an ultrafiltration process for separating the steam cracker tar constituents resulting in a high recovery, low-energy process with improved separation and product properties.

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