Process for small scale gas to liquid hydrocarbon production through recycling
US9909071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2400/04
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosed embodiments relate to a process ideal for small scale (distributed) gas to liquids production by recycling and processing some side (non-targeted) products. During operation, the system produces a range of hydrocarbon outputs. The disclosed embodiments recycle non-targeted outputs to maximize the output of targeted hydrocarbon products. Recycled outputs include waxes, light gases and syngas. These embodiments allow for, but are not limited to, the efficient production of high cetane diesel fuel through the recycling of long-chain hydrocarbon wax and short-chain light. Process efficiency is further increased through the recycling of tail-gas produced from catalytic reactions.
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