Acids removal and methane conversion process using a supersonic flow reactor
US8937186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2219/00123
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. The method includes removing at least a portion of acids from a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon stream is introduced into a supersonic reactor and pyrolyzed to convert at least a portion of the methane to acetylene. The reactor effluent stream may be treated to convert acetylene to another hydrocarbon process. The method according to certain aspects includes controlling the level of acids in the hydrocarbon stream by use of adsorbents or basic solutions.
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