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Management method for wax fraction storage tank

US8906222B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2008
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0324
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a management method for a wax fraction storage tank that stores a wax fraction produced by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis until the wax fraction is hydrocracked, the management method including maintaining the temperature inside the tank at 90° C. to 130° C. and maintaining the atmosphere inside the tank to be an inert gas atmosphere.

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