Methane conversion apparatus and process using a supersonic flow reactor
US9656229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2400/24
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for converting methane in a feed stream to acetylene. A 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.
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