Systems and methods for upgrading hydrocarbons
US7955496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10J2300/1675
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods for upgrading hydrocarbons are provided. A portion of a hydrocarbon can be vaporized in the presence of gasified hydrocarbons, combustion gas, and solids to provide a vaporized gas. A portion of the hydrocarbon can be cracked in the presence of the gasified hydrocarbons, the combustion gas, and the solids to provide a cracked gas. A portion of the hydrocarbon can be deposited onto the solids to provide hydrocarbon containing solids. At least a portion of the hydrocarbon containing solids can be selectively separated to provide separated hydrocarbon containing solids and a hot gas product. The hot gas product can be at a temperature of from about 400° C. to about 1,650° C. A portion of the hydrocarbon containing solids can be combusted in the presence of an oxidant to provide the combustion gas. A portion of the hydrocarbon containing solids can be gasified to provide the gasified hydrocarbon.
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