Apparatuses and methods for reforming of hydrocarbons
US9327259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2208/0053
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for reforming of hydrocarbons are presented. In one example, a method comprises burning fuel gas to form a hot flue gas and heat a reforming-zone feedstock that contains (C5-C11) hydrocarbons to form a heated reforming-zone feed stream. The heated reforming-zone feed stream is partially reformed to form a partially reformed effluent. The partially reformed effluent is advanced through a process heat recovery coil arrangement that is recovering heat from the hot flue gas to form a heated partially reformed effluent. The heated partially reformed effluent is contacted with reforming catalyst at reforming conditions effective to form a reforming reaction-zone effluent. The reforming reaction-zone effluent comprises H2, C5+ hydrocarbons including aromatics, and C4− hydrocarbons.
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