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Membrane-supported catalysts and the process of oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane using the same

US8642825B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2012
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a continuous process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to ethylene using a mixed oxide catalyst supported onto a ceramic membrane by supplying an oxygen containing gas (air or pure oxygen) and pure ethane to the opposite sides of the membrane, so that the paraffin and the oxygen do not directly mix in the reactor.

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