Hydrodeoxygenation process
US8026401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/20
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for producing a hydrocarbon from biomass. A feed stream having free fatty acids, fatty acid esters or combinations thereof is provided. The feed stream is heated in the presence of a first catalyst to produce a partially hydrodeoxygenated stream. The partially hydrodeoxygenated stream is heated in the presence of a second catalyst to produce an effluent stream containing the hydrocarbon.
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