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Advanced materials for regenerative pyrolysis reactors, methods, and reactors using the same

US7976797B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2008
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/96
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In one aspect, the invention includes an apparatus for pyrolyzing a hydrocarbon feedstock in a regenerative pyrolysis reactor system, the apparatus comprising a regenerative pyrolysis reactor comprising a stabilized refractory grade zirconia in a reactive region of the reactor system. In another aspect, this invention includes a method for pyrolyzing a hydrocarbon feedstock using a reverse flow regenerative pyrolysis reactor comprising the steps of providing a reverse flow regenerative pyrolysis reactor including a stabilized refractory grade zirconia in a heated reaction zone of the reactor; and pyrolyzing a hydrocarbon feedstock within the reactive region.

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