Process and apparatus for the production of heavier hydrocarbons from gaseous light hydrocarbons
CA 1294989 C · Owner: Agee, Kenneth L. · Inventors: Agee, Kenneth L.
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PATENT, Abstract of the Disclosure, A process and apparatus for the production of heavier hydrocarbons from one or more gaseous light hydrocarbons is provided. The process comprises reacting the gaseous light hydrocarbons by autothermal reforming with air in the presence of recycled carbon dioxide and steam to produce a synthesis gas stream containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The synthesis gas stream is reacted in the presence of a hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst containing cobalt to form heavier hydrocarbons and water from the hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The heavier hydrocarbons and water are separated, and the resulting residue gas stream is subjected to catalytic combustion with …
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- Granted January 28, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 28, 2009.
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